(Encyclopedia) Truffaut, FrançoisTruffaut, FrançoisfräNswäˈ trüfōˈ [key], 1932–84, French film director and critic. Known in his early 20s as a writer for the influential French film journal Cahiers…
Senate Years of Service: 1887-1889; 1889-1901Party: Republican; RepublicanCHANDLER, William Eaton, a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Concord, N.H., December 28, 1835; attended the common…
Senate Years of Service: 1920-1931Party: DemocratHEFLIN, James Thomas, (nephew of Robert Stell Heflin and uncle of Howell Thomas Heflin), a Representative and a Senator from Alabama; born in…
Important firsts in gay marriage, women in the Senate, legalized marijuana, and more By Beth Rowen Tammy Baldwin Related Links Campaign 2012Gay Marriage TimelineWomen in the…
A table of the Hispanic Americans currently serving in the 114th Congress. There are 34 Hispanics in the House of Representatives and 3 in the Senate. State House…
MURRAY, George Washington, (relative of James Enos Clyburn), a Representative from South Carolina; born near Rembert, Sumter County, S.C., September 22, 1853; attended the public schools and…
FILNER, Bob, a Representative from California; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., September 4, 1942; B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1963; M.A., University of Delaware, Newark…
FILNER, Robert, a Representative from California; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., September 4, 1942; B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1963; M.A., University of Delaware, Newark…
Entertainer of the YearRonnie MilsapSingle of the Year“Lucille,” Kenny RogersAlbum of the YearRonnie Milsap Live, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Lucille,” Roger Bowling…
A list of the African-Americans currently serving in the 112th Congress. There are 41 black members in the House of Representatives and none in the Senate. State House…