The Question: Who said "United we stand, divided we fall"? The Answer: That quote can be found on the official seal of Kentucky, which was codified in 1792. It…
SCHENCK, Abraham Henry, (uncle of Isaac Teller), a Representative from New York; born in Matteawan, Dutchess County, N.Y., January 22, 1775; received a thorough English education; became…
violinistBorn: 1971Birthplace: Osaka, Japan Midori's mother, Setsu Goto, began teaching her daughter the violin at age three. When she was 11 Zubin Mehta invited her to be guest soloist with the…
actressBorn: 3/22/1955Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Olin won the New York Film Critics Award and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film based on Isaac…
(Encyclopedia) Dixon, city (2020 pop. 15,274), seat of Lee co., N Ill., on the Rock River; founded 1830, inc. 1857. Corn and soybeans are grown, cattle…
(Encyclopedia) Drinkwater, John, 1882–1937, English author. A founder of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, he was associated with it as actor, director, and general manager for many years. He is best…
(Encyclopedia) New Albany, city (1990 pop. 36,322), seat of Floyd co., S Ind., near the falls of the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Ky.; inc. 1819. The city was a shipbuilding center in the 19th…
MORRIS, Jonathan David, (son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac Newton Morris), a Representative from Ohio; born in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio, October 8, 1804; attended the public…
SAMUELS, Green Berry, (cousin of Isaac Samuels Pennybacker), a Representative from Virginia; born near Red Banks, Shenandoah County, Va., February 1, 1806; pursued classical studies; studied…
