JENKINS, Robert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Windsor Forges, Lancaster County, Pa., July 10, 1769; attended the common schools and the select school of Dr. Robert Smith of…
WHITE, Bartow, a Representative from New York; born in Yorktown, Westchester County, N.Y., November 7, 1776; attended the common schools and completed preparatory studies; studied medicine…
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of US Government
Date of Information: 7/07/2022[1] and [2] Pres. Joseph BIDEN Vice Pres. Kamala HARRIS Sec. of State Anthony BLINKIN Sec. of the…
The following table lists the top ten best beaches to visit in the United States for 2010, according to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, author of America's Best Beaches. In addition, find a list of…
The following table lists the top ten best beaches to visit in the United States for 2011, according to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, author of America's Best Beaches. In addition, find a list of…
—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…
(Encyclopedia) Fechner, Gustav TheodorFechner, Gustav Theodorg&oobreve;sˈtäf tāˈōdōr fĕkhˈnər [key], 1801–87, German philosopher and physicist, founder of psychophysics, educated at Dresden and…
(Encyclopedia) Erving, JuliusErving, Juliusûrˈvĭng [key], 1950–, American basketball player, b. Roosevelt, N.J., known as “Dr. J.” An excellent shooter, rebounder, and ball-handler, he played for the…
(Encyclopedia) Livia DrusillaLivia Drusillalĭvˈēə dr&oomacr;sĭlˈə [key], c.55 b.c.–a.d. 29, Roman matron; mother of the Roman emperor Tiberius. She first married Tiberius Claudius Nero. Tiberius…
rear admiral; computer scientistBorn: 12/9/1906Birthplace: New York City Dr. Grace Murray Hopper was one of the earliest computer programmers and a leader in the field of software development…
