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Akihito

(Encyclopedia) AkihitoAkihitoäkēˈhētō [key], 1933–, emperor of Japan (1989–2019). As crown prince, he traveled widely, visiting Great Britain, Canada, the United States, and many countries of Asia…

The Year in Movies

Human Error Bad deeds do not go unpunished, however, and part of the function of film is to scourge us for our worst inclinations even while indulging them. Hence the perennial success of…

Theodorick BLAND, Congress, VA (1742-1790)

BLAND, Theodorick, (nephew of Richard Bland), a Delegate and a Representative from Virginia; born at Cawsons, on the Appomattox River, near Petersburg, Prince George County, Va., March 21,…

Andorra Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 9/29/2022[source] Head of State (Co-Prince) Emmanuel Macron Head of State (Co-Prince) Joan-…

Gladys Noon SPELLMAN, Congress, MD (1918-1988)

SPELLMAN, Gladys Noon, a Representative from Maryland; born Gladys Blossom Noon in New York, New York, March 1, 1918; attended public schools in New York City and Washington, D.C.; attended…

Leven POWELL, Congress, VA (1737-1810)

POWELL, Leven, (father of Cuthbert Powell), a Representative from Virginia; born near Manassas, Prince William County, Va., in 1737; studied in private schools; deputy sheriff of Prince…

Gabriel DUVALL, Congress, MD (1752-1844)

DUVALL, Gabriel, a Representative from Maryland; born in Prince Georges County, Md., December 6, 1752; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; member…

Thomas Fielder BOWIE, Congress, MD (1808-1869)

BOWIE, Thomas Fielder, (grandnephew of Walter Bowie and brother-in-law of Reverdy Johnson), a Representative from Maryland; born in Queen Anne, Prince Georges County, Md., April 7, 1808;…