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Campbell Bascom SLEMP, Congress, VA (1870-1943)

SLEMP, Campbell Bascom, (son of Campbell Slemp), a Representative from Virginia; born at Turkey Cove, Lee County, Va., September 4, 1870; attended the public schools; was graduated from…

State Natives

The Question: I find the site great, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, and maybe you guys could help with that. I'm trying to collect the…

Quebec campaign

(Encyclopedia) Quebec campaign, 1775–76, of the American Revolution. The Continental Congress decided to send an expedition to Canada to protect the northern frontier from British attack and to…

Butler, John

(Encyclopedia) Butler, John, 1728–96, Loyalist commander in the American Revolution, b. New London, Conn. He served in the French and Indian Wars and distinguished himself especially by leading the…

Celluloid Santas

Not-so-Jolly Old Elves Tim Allen puts on a few pounds for his new job in The Santa Clause.The anti-Santa—depressed and grouchy—is another way Hollywood has skewered the big guy for the sardonic…

Thackeray, William Makepeace

(Encyclopedia) Thackeray, William MakepeaceThackeray, William Makepeacethăkˈərē [key], 1811–63, English novelist, b. Calcutta (now Kolkata), India. He is important not only as a great novelist but…

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra: 1915–1998 by Beth Rowen Source: Archive Photos Few stars have shone as brightly as Ol' Blue Eyes. Frank Sinatra has left an indelible mark on generations who fell in love with…