[Constitution to be considered adopted when ratified by nine states.] The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the…
Facts About Senators Oldest, youngest, first female, and other famous firsts by Ann-Marie Imbornoni The U.S. Senate is composed of 100 members (2 from every state) serving…
(Encyclopedia) Hubbard, Elbert, 1856–1915, American author and publisher, b. Bloomington, Ill. He founded (1895) an artist colony in East Aurora, N.Y., and established there the Roycroft Press,…
(Encyclopedia) Oberholtzer, Ellis PaxsonOberholtzer, Ellis Paxsonōˈbərhōltˌsər [key], 1868–1936, American historian, b. Chester co., Pa. He studied abroad and then worked on various Philadelphia…
Asheville, N.C.Designed in 1895 by Richard Morris Hunt photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Biltmore Estate as one of…
WITTE, William Henry, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Columbia, Morris County, N.J., October 4, 1817; moved to Springtown, Bucks County, Pa., and attended the common schools; moved…
MACK, Connie, IV, (son of Connie Mack III, step-great-grandson of Tom Connally, great-grandson of Morris Sheppard, great-great-grandson of John Levi Sheppard, husband of Mary Bono), a…
SCHOCK, Aaron, a Representative from Illinois; born in Morris, Stevens County, Minn.; May 28, 1981; attended Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Ill., 1999-2002; B. S., Bradley University,…
America's Favorite Pastime by Mark Zurlo With millions of fans across the globe, football has become one of the world's most popular sports, and has (arguably) replaced baseball…
CHAPIN, Graham Hurd, a Representative from New York; born in Salisbury, Conn., February 10, 1799; moved to Lyons, Wayne County, N.Y., in 1817; was graduated from Yale College in 1819; studied…
