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John Mercer LANGSTON, Congress, VA (1829-1897)

LANGSTON, John Mercer, a Representative from Virginia; born in Louisa, Louisa County, Va., December 14, 1829; attended the common schools in Ohio; was graduated from the literary department of…

Writing Well

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Gilded Age

(Encyclopedia) Gilded Age, a term used to describe a period in United States history—from roughly 1870 to 1900—when the wealthy elite consisted of…

Fantastic Fantasy Novels

  What to Read While You're Waiting for the Next Harry Potter: Favorites from Other Fantastic Series   by Holly Hartman Harry Potter wasn't the first child to…

Terrorism Worldwide

Terrorism Worldwide The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and troubles around the world September 11 Features The Pentagon World Trade Center…

Terrorism Worldwide

Terrorism Worldwide The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and troubles around the world September 11 Features The Pentagon World Trade Center…

A Shock to the System?

Several Tropical Countries Make Their Debut at the Winter Games by Catherine McNiff Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern…

Claude Denson PEPPER, Congress, FL (1900-1989)

Senate Years of Service: 1936-1951Party: DemocratPEPPER, Claude Denson, a Senator and a Representative from Florida; born on a farm near Dudleyville, Chambers County, Ala., September 8, 1900;…

Nathan GOFF, Congress, WV (1843-1920)

Senate Years of Service: 1913-1919Party: RepublicanGOFF, Nathan, (father of Guy Despard Goff and grandfather of Louise Goff Reece), a Representative and a Senator from West Virginia; born in…