V-J Day Kiss by Alfred Eisenstaedt (August 14, 1945) See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Photography Art and Documentary…
(Encyclopedia) Doniphan, Alexander WilliamDoniphan, Alexander Williamdŏnˈĭfən [key], 1808–87, American lawyer and soldier, b. Mason co., Ky. He began (1830) to practice law in Lexington, Mo., and…
TAYLOR, Edward Livingston, Jr., a Representative from Ohio; born in Columbus, Ohio, August 10, 1869; attended the public schools and was graduated from the Columbus High School; studied law;…
BARRY, William Taylor Sullivan, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Columbus, Lowndes County, Miss., December 10, 1821; was graduated from Yale College in 1841; studied law; was…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Mississippi Member Name Birth-Death ABERNETHY, Thomas Gerstle 1903-1998 ADAMS, Robert Huntington 1792-1830…
(Encyclopedia) Buena Vista, battle of, military engagement in the Mexican War, fought Feb. 22–23, 1847. The battle site was just S of Saltillo, Coahuila, in Mexico. Gen. Zachary Taylor, disobeying…
MONSON, David Smith, a Representative from Utah; born in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 20, 1945; attended public schools; B.S., University of Utah, 1970; sergeant, Utah Air National Guard, 1967-…
WALKER, Robert Smith, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bradford, McKean County, Pa., December 23, 1942; graduated from Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pa., 1960; attended the…
Senate Years of Service: 1839-1845Party: WhigWHITE, Albert Smith, a Representative and a Senator from Indiana; born in Orange County, N.Y., October 24, 1803; graduated from Union College,…
SMITH, Dennis Alan (Denny), (cousin of Steven Douglas Symms), a Representative from Oregon; born in Ontario, Malheur County, Oreg., January 19, 1938; graduated from Grant Union High School,…
