(Encyclopedia) Truman, Harry S., 1884–1972, 33d President of the United States, b. Lamar, Mo.
Truman remained active in politics for many years after his retirement, campaigning around the…
(Encyclopedia) Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns Eliot), 1888–1965, American-British poet and critic, b. St. Louis, Mo. One of the most distinguished literary figures of the 20th cent., T. S. Eliot won…
NUCKOLLS, William Thompson, a Representative from South Carolina; born near Hancockville, Union (now Cherokee) County, S.C., February 23, 1801; was graduated from South Carolina College (now…
MURCH, Thompson Henry, a Representative from Maine; born in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine, March 29, 1838; attended the common schools; passed his early life at sea; learned the…
THOMPSON, Philip Rootes, a Representative from Virginia; born near Fredericksburg, Va., March 26, 1766; was educated by private tutors; was graduated from the College of William and Mary,…
(Encyclopedia) Naipaul, V. S. (Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul)Naipaul, V. S.nīpôlˈ [key], 1932–2018, English writer, b. Chaguanas, Trinidad; grad. University College, Oxford, 1953. Naipul, whose…
MORGAN, Dick Thompson, a Representative from Oklahoma; born at Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Ind., December 6, 1853; attended the country schools and the Prairie Creek High School; was graduated…
BAKER, Jacob Thompson, a Representative from New Jersey; born near Cowan, Union County, Pa., April 13, 1847; attended the public schools and Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.; studied law;…
THOMPSON, Charles Winston, a Representative from Alabama; born near Tuskegee, Macon County, Ala., December 30, 1860; attended the common schools and Park High School in Tuskegee, Ala.; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1879-1885Party: DemocratFARLEY, James Thompson, a Senator from California; born in Albemarle County, Va., August 6, 1829; attended the common schools; moved when quite…
