HITT, Robert Roberts, a Representative from Illinois; born in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, January 16, 1834; moved to Ogle County, Ill., in 1837 with his parents, who settled in Mount…
Back to Basics The old-timers, once again, make for the best television. Law & Order, network television's longest-running drama, continues to boast intelligent scripts, compelling…
FORBES, Michael Patrick, a Representative from New York; born in Riverhead, Suffolk County, N.Y., July 16, 1952; graduated Westhampton Beach High School, Westhampton, N.Y., 1970; B.A., State…
STILES, William Henry, (grandson of Joseph Clay), a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1808; completed preparatory studies; studied law at Yale College; was…
MORRIS, Edward Joy, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 16, 1815; attended the common schools and the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia; was graduated…
PLUMER, William, Jr., (son of William Plumer), a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Epping, Rockingham County, N.H., February 9, 1789; attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H.;…
In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee and…
(Encyclopedia) Gaulli, Giovanni BattistaGaulli, Giovanni Battistajōvänˈnē bät-tēsˈtä gä&oomacr;lˈlē [key], 1639–1709, Italian painter, called Baciccia or Baciccio. He was noted for his airy,…
(Encyclopedia) MalindiMalindimälĭnˈdē [key], town, SE Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. It is a beach resort and a commercial center. Probably founded in the 10th cent. by Arab traders, Malindi became an…
