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Rutherford B. Hayes Quote

The Question: What was Rutherford B. Hayes' motto in his campaign? The Answer: We couldn't find the motto or slogan of his campaign for president during…

The Vietnam Draft

The Question: How can I locate the Vietnam military draft order. I remember watching it on TV when I was a child. I would like to review the birth dates and the order in which…

Kids from Ethiopia

Location: East AfricaSchool: Because much of Ethiopia is rural, kids who attend school may have to walk several miles each way.Unlike in most African nations, school in Ethiopia is free. However,…

William Schley HOWARD, Congress, GA (1875-1953)

HOWARD, William Schley, (cousin of Augustus O. Bacon), a Representative from Georgia; born in Kirkwood, De Kalb County, Ga., June 29, 1875; attended Neel’s Academy; was a page in the State…

Harry Nelson ROUTZOHN, Congress, OH (1881-1953)

ROUTZOHN, Harry Nelson, a Representative from Ohio; born in Dayton, Ohio, November 4, 1881; attended the public grade schools; served one year at the blacksmith trade; became court page in…

Holiday Philanthropy

Getting Involved Volunteer opportunities exist in virtually any form, and on levels ranging from national to local service. The Web is a great resource for locating opportunities in your area and…

John Spafford HARRIS, Congress, LA (1825-1906)

Senate Years of Service: 1868-1871Party: RepublicanHARRIS, John Spafford, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Truxton, Cortland County, N.Y., on December 18, 1825; attended the common schools;…

Walker BROOKE, Congress, MS (1813-1869)

Senate Years of Service: 1852-1853Party: WhigBROOKE, Walker, a Senator from Mississippi; born at Page Brooke, near Winchester, Clarke County, Va., December 25, 1813; attended the public…

John Neal ERLENBORN, Congress, IL (1927-2005)

ERLENBORN, John Neal, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., February 8, 1927; graduated from Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst, Ill., 1944; attended…