(Encyclopedia) Girl Scouts, recreational and service organization founded (1912) in Savannah, Ga., by Juliette Gordon Low. It was originally modeled after the Boy Scouts (see Scouts) and Girl Guides…
(Encyclopedia) Schwarzkopf, H. Norman (Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.), 1934–2012, U.S. army general, b. Trenton, N.J. He graduated from West Point (1956) and served two tours of duty in the Vietnam…
The Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov was the first person to walk in space. On March 18, 1965, he floated outside his Voskhod 2 spacecraft for more than 10 minutes. Even though his lifeline extended…
Senate Years of Service: 1952-1954Party: RepublicanGRISWOLD, Dwight Palmer, a Senator from Nebraska; born in Harrison, Nebr., November 27, 1893; graduated from Kearney (Nebr.) Military Academy…
Senate Years of Service: 1917-1953Party: DemocratMcKELLAR, Kenneth Douglas, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee; born in Richmond, Dallas County, Ala., January 29, 1869; received…
Senate Years of Service: 1933-1971Party: DemocratRUSSELL, Richard Brevard, Jr., a Senator from Georgia; born in Winder, Barrow County, Ga., November 2, 1897; attended the public schools;…
American Revolution (1775–1783)Last veteran, Daniel F. Bakeman, died 4/5/1869, age 109Last widow, Catherine S. Damon, died 11/11/1906, age 92Last dependent, Phoebe M. Palmeter, died 4/25/1911, age 90…
Selected records. Source: National Aeronautic AssociationGreat Circle Distance Without LandingInternational: 2,213.04 mi; 3,561.55 km.Robert G. Ferry (U.S.) in Hughes YOH-6A helicopter powered by…
