Below is the composition of the 117th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2020 election. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for…
Memorable events from the U.S. presidential and vice presidential debates by Beth Rowen John Kennedy Related Links Memorable Quotes from U.S. Presidential…
Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…
Florence AnthonypoetBirthplace: Albany, Texas Born: 1947 Self-described as “1/2 Japanese, 1/8 Choctaw, 1/4 Black, and 1/16 Irish,” Ai grew up in Tucson, Arizona. Her poetry is often in the form of…
journalist, political commentator Clift started her career at Newsweek magazine as a secretary. Eventually she became a reporter in the Atlanta bureau, covering then-governor Jimmy Carter, of…
musicianBorn: 3/17/1967Birthplace: Elk Grove, Illinois Lead singer of the rock band Smashing Pumpkins, which rose to popularity during the heyday of the grunge era. After playing with a band in…
(Encyclopedia) Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832–1913, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Fort Monroe, Va.; eldest son of Robert E. Lee. He served in the Corps of Engineers until May…
(Encyclopedia) Becker, Boris, 1967–, German tennis player, b. Leimen, West Germany (now Germany). Noted for his powerful, often acrobatic serve-and-volley game, he gained notice in 1985 when, at 17,…
