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Only-Child

The Question: How many U.S. presidents were an only child? The Answer: Only four of this country's presidents can be considered only children…

Presidential Firsts

The Question: I need to know the answers to some presidential firsts. Can you help me? Who was the first president to be voted for…

Glenn C. NYE, III, Congress, VA (1974)

NYE, Glenn C., III, a Representative from Virginia; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., September 9, 1974; graduated from Norfolk Academy; B. S., Georgetown University, Washington…

Betsy MARKEY, Congress, CO (1956)

MARKEY, Betsy, a Representative from Colorado; born in Cresskill, Bergen County, N. J.; April 27, 1956; B. S., University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 1978; M. P. A., American University,…

Caleb TOMPKINS, Congress, NY (1759-1846)

TOMPKINS, Caleb, (brother of Daniel D. Tompkins), a Representative from New York; born near Scarsdale, Westchester County, N.Y., December 22, 1759; member of the State assembly 1804-1806;…

Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower

First LadyBorn: 11/14/1896Birthplace: Boone, Iowa Born in Boone, Iowa, Mamie Doud moved to Denver with her family when she was seven. In 1916, she married Dwight D. Eisenhower, a second lieutenant…

Merrill COOK, Congress, UT (1946)

COOK, Merrill, a Representative from Utah; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 6, 1946; graduated East High School; B.A. University of Utah, 1969; M.B.A. Harvard University School of Business, 1971…

The Supreme Court: Vinson Court, 1946 to 1953

Vinson Court, 1946 to 1953The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…

Bacon, Francis, English philosopher and statesman

(Encyclopedia) Bacon, Francis, 1561–1626, English philosopher, essayist, and statesman, b. London, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and at Gray's Inn. He was the son of Sir Nicholas Bacon,…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Gyri and Sulci

Gyri and SulciAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemsYou've Got Some Nerve!Gyri and SulciThe Control CenterSensory and Motor ControlThalamus: The Switching StationSpinal…