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Elizabeth Hanford DOLE, Congress, NC (1936)

Senate Years of Service: 2003-2009Party: RepublicanDOLE, Elizabeth Hanford, (wife of Robert J. Dole), a Senator from North Carolina; born in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, on July 29…

New York, University of the State of

(Encyclopedia) New York, University of the State of, chartered 1784. It consists of all secondary and higher educational institutions incorporated in the state and other institutions, organizations,…

Elizabeth I, queen of England

(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth I, 1533–1603, queen of England (1558–1603). After the Armada, Elizabeth's popularity began to wane. Parliament became less tractable and began to object to the abuse of…

Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess of

(Encyclopedia) Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess ofShrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess ofshrōzˈbərē, shr&oomacr;zˈ– [key], 1520–1608, English noblewoman, known as Bess of Hardwick. At the…

New York City's 100th Mayor

The Question: When was William O'Dwyer mayor of New York City? The Answer: William O'Dwyer was the city's 100th mayor. He served from 1946-50. For more information, check out this page, an…

Tyre YORK, Congress, NC (1836-1916)

YORK, Tyre, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Rockford, Surry County, N.C., May 4, 1836; attended the common schools; studied medicine at the Charleston (S.C.) Medical College and…