During each election season, presidential candidates create catchy phrases that help to define their campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable ones. “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”: In…
ALLEN, William Joshua, (son of Willis Allen), a Representative from Illinois; born in Wilson County, Tenn., June 9, 1829; moved with his father to Franklin (now Williamson) County, Ill., about…
Senate Years of Service: 1882-1883Party: DemocratBARROW, Middleton Pope, (grandson of Wilson Lumpkin), a Senator from Georgia; born near Antioch (now Stephens), Oglethorpe County, Ga., August…
Senate Years of Service: 1910-1915Party: DemocratTHORNTON, John Randolph, a Senator from Louisiana; born on Notoway plantation, near Bayou Goula, Iberville Parish, La., August 25, 1846; moved…
WEIGHTMAN, Richard Hanson, a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico; born in Washington, D.C., December 28, 1816; attended private schools in Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Va.;…
The 38th Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented November 9at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the Year:Kenny ChesneyMale Vocalist of the Year:Keith UrbanFemale…
REDFIELD, William Cox, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., June 18, 1858; moved with his parents to Pittsfield, Mass., in 1867; attended the public schools and received home…
GERAN, Elmer Hendrickson, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Matawan, Monmouth County, N.J., October 24, 1875; attended the public schools and Glenwood Military Academy; was graduated…
BURLEIGH, Walter Atwood, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota; born in Waterville, Maine, October 25, 1820; attended the public schools; served as a private in the Aroostook War in 1839;…
Senate Years of Service: 1918-1918Party: DemocratGUION, Walter, a Senator from Louisiana; born near Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La., April 3, 1849; tutored at home and then attended Jefferson…
