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James John HOWARD, Congress, NJ (1927-1988)

HOWARD, James John, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Irvington, Essex County, N.J., July 24, 1927; graduated from St. Rose School, Belmar, N.J., in 1941, Asbury Park (N.J.) High…

Sun Tzu (Sunzi)

Biography of the great Chinese military strategist   Sun Tzu (alternate spelling: Sun Zi), Chinese Military Leader Sun Tzu , fl. c.500–320. B.C., name used by the unknown…

Jacob CROWNINSHIELD, Congress, MA (1770-1808)

CROWNINSHIELD, Jacob, (brother of Benjamin Williams Crowninshield), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Salem, Mass., March 31, 1770; engaged in mercantile pursuits; unsuccessful…

1977 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearRonnie MilsapSingle of the Year“Lucille,” Kenny RogersAlbum of the YearRonnie Milsap Live, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Lucille,” Roger Bowling…

Benjamin HUNTINGTON, Congress, CT (1736-1800)

HUNTINGTON, Benjamin, a Delegate and a Representative from Connecticut; born in Norwich, Conn., April 19, 1736; pursued academic studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1761; appointed…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

Bill D. BURLISON, Congress, MO (1931)

BURLISON, Bill D., a Representative from Missouri; born in Wardell, Pemscot County, Mo., March 15, 1931; B.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 1953; B.S., same university, 1959; M.Ed. and…