(Encyclopedia) platinumplatinumplătˈənəm [key], metallic chemical element; symbol Pt; at. no. 78; at. wt. 195.084; m.p. 1,772℃; b.p. 3,827±100℃; sp. gr. 21.45 at 20℃; valence +2 or +4. Pure platinum…
MORRISON, Bruce Andrew, a Representative from Connecticut; born in New York City, October 8, 1944; attended public schools, Northport, N.Y.; graduated, Northport High School, 1962; S.B.,…
TAYLOR, William, a Representative from Virginia; born in Alexandria, Va. (then included in the District of Columbia), April 5, 1788; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to…
lawyerBorn: 2/12/1831Birthplace: Manchester, Vt.Died: 2/14/1894 (Chicago, Ill.) Myra Bradwell was the youngest of five children born to Eben Colby and Abigail Willey.…
ROSENTHAL, Benjamin Stanley, a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 8, 1923; attended public schools, Long Island University, and City College; United States Army, 1943-…
FLEMING, William Henry, a Representative from Georgia; born in Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 18, 1856; attended Summerville Academy and Academy of Richmond County; was graduated from…
CARR, Milton Robert (Bob), a Representative from Michigan; born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., March 27, 1943; educated in public schools of Janesville; B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison…
CARR, Milton Robert (Bob), a Representative from Michigan; born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., March 27, 1943; educated in public schools of Janesville; B.S., University of Wisconsin,…
HAYES, Philip Harold, a Representative from Indiana; born in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich., September 1, 1940; attended Rensselaer (Ind.) Elementary School; graduated from Rensselaer…
JOHNSON, Adna Romulus, a Representative from Ohio; born in Sweet Springs, Saline County, Mo., December 14, 1860; moved with his mother to a farm in Lawrence County, Ohio, in 1864; attended the…
