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James Robert CLAIBORNE, Congress, MO (1882-1944)

CLAIBORNE, James Robert, (grandson of Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne and grandnephew of William Charles Cole), a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., June 22, 1882; attended the…

Diana Krall

jazz musicianBorn: 11/16/1964Birthplace: Nanaimo, Canada Touted as the hottest pianist/singer/songwriter on the contemporary U.S. jazz scene, Krall grew up in a musical family. As a child she…

Led Zeppelin

(Encyclopedia) Led Zeppelin, English pop music group formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page (1944–), singer Robert Plant (1948–), bassist John Paul Jones (1946–), and drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham (…

George Harrison

George Harrison The spiritual leader of the Beatles by Beth Rowen George Harrison, lead guitarist for the Beatles, died on November 29, 2001, at age 58. His death followed a long…

Black Scientists and Inventors

Notable African-American Scientists and Inventors       Benjamin Banneker Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List…

Harold Lee VOLKMER, Congress, MO (1931-2011)

VOLKMER, Harold Lee, a Representative from Missouri; born in Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo., April 4, 1931; graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic schools in Jefferson City; attended…

Harry Welles RUSK, Congress, MD (1852-1926)

RUSK, Harry Welles, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., October 17, 1852; attended private schools; was graduated from the Baltimore City College in 1866 and from the…

John Cummins EDWARDS, Congress, MO (1804-1888)

EDWARDS, John Cummins, a Representative from Missouri; born in Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky., June 24, 1804; completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Black’s College, Kentucky…

Otis Ferguson GLENN, Congress, IL (1879-1959)

Senate Years of Service: 1928-1933Party: RepublicanGLENN, Otis Ferguson, a Senator from Illinois; born in Mattoon, Coles County, Ill., August 27, 1879; attended the public schools; graduated…