(Encyclopedia) Smith, Tony, 1912–80, American sculptor, b. South Orange, N.J., studied Art Students League, New York City (1933–37), New Bauhaus, Chicago (1937–38). Trained as a painter and architect…
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Date of Information: 7/07/2022[1] and [2] Pres. Joseph BIDEN Vice Pres. Kamala HARRIS Sec. of State Anthony BLINKIN Sec. of the…
Senate Years of Service: 1993-1993Party: DemocratKRUEGER, Robert Charles, a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born in New Braunfels, Comal County, Tex., September 19, 1935; attended New…
inventorBorn: 10/14/1857Birthplace: Portland, Ind. Haynes was interested in metal alloys from an early age and began teaching himself from his sister's college chemistry textbook. In 1881 he…
Supreme Court Rules Against Considering Race to Integrate Schools: Bitterly divided court rules, 5â4, that programs in Seattle and Louisville, Ky., that tried…
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What is this job like? Police and detectives enforce laws. They catch criminals. They collect evidence. At times they testify in court. Others patrol set areas to prevent crime. Some patrol and…
