(Encyclopedia) Abscam, U.S. scandal resulting from an investigation begun in 1978 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI created a front (Abdul Enterprises, Ltd., hence, Abscam) for its…
(Encyclopedia) Swanson, Gloria, 1899–1983, American movie actress, b. Chicago. Swanson began her film career in 1913, displaying an elegant comedic style in a series of films for director Cecil B.…
R&B band Beyoncé Knowles, TaTavia Roberson, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett first came together as rap singing tots under the management of Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé's father and cousin Kelly'…
MARTIN, Elbert Sevier, (brother of John Preston Martin), a Representative from Virginia; born near Jonesville, Lee County, Va., about 1829; attended the public schools and Emory and Henry…
(Encyclopedia) Hamilton, William Hamilton, 2d duke of, 1616–51, Scottish nobleman. With his brother James Hamilton, 3d marquess and 1st duke of Hamilton, he gained favor with Charles I of England. He…
(Encyclopedia) Herzen, Aleksandr IvanovichHerzen, Aleksandr Ivanovichəlyĭksänˈdər ēväˈnəvĭch hârˈtsĭn [key], 1812–70, Russian revolutionary leader and writer. A member of the aristocracy, he was…
BELCHER, Nathan, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Preston (now a part of Griswold), Conn., June 23, 1813; completed academic studies; was graduated from Amherst (Mass.) College in…
STARKWEATHER, David Austin, a Representative from Ohio; born in Preston, Conn., January 21, 1802; received an academic education; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1825 and commenced…
