(Encyclopedia) ransom, price of redemption demanded by the captor of a person, vessel, or city. In ancient times cities frequently paid ransom to prevent their plundering by captors. The custom of…
(Encyclopedia) Rubin, Robert EdwardRubin, Robert Edwardr&oomacr;ˈbĭn [key], 1938–, U.S. business executive and government official, b. New York City. A graduate of Harvard, he attended the London…
(Encyclopedia) Sitting Bull, c.1831–1890, Native American chief and spiritual leader, Sioux leader in the battle of the Little Bighorn. He rose to prominence in the Sioux warfare against the whites…
In most cases, before making an arrest a police officer must read this list of rights to the suspect. It is called the Miranda warning because of the 1966 Supreme Court decision, Miranda v.…
U.S. Senator (D-North Carolina)Born: June 10, 1953Birthplace: Seneca, S.C. A Democratic senator from North Carolina since 1999, Edwards made an unsuccesesful bid for the 2004 Democratic…
actorBorn: 9/2/1964Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon Despite a deadpan style, Keanu Reeves has developed an impressive portfolio of acting parts. His theatrical start at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox…
HABERSHAM, Richard Wylly, (nephew of John Habersham and Joseph Habersham), a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., in December 1786; attended private schools, and was graduated…
actorBorn: 8/16/30Died: 3/24/2010 (Hollywood Hills, Calif.) Best Known as: actor who played Kelly Robinson in I Spy Veteran actor Robert Culp found fame in…
MAFFEI, Daniel B., a Representative from New York; born in Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y., July 4, 1968; graduated from Nottingham High School, Syracuse, N.Y., 1986; B.A., Brown University,…
POTTLE, Emory Bemsley, a Representative from New York; born in Naples, Ontario County, N.Y., July 4, 1815; pursued classical studies at Penn Yan (N.Y.) Academy; studied law; was admitted to…
