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Joseph Showalter SMITH, Congress, OR (1824-1884)

SMITH, Joseph Showalter, a Representative from Oregon; born in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., June 20, 1824; attended the common schools; moved to Oregon City in the spring of 1844; moved…

Jacob Senewell YOST, Congress, PA (1801-1872)

YOST, Jacob Senewell, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pottsgrove Township, near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pa., July 29, 1801; attended the common schools and Fourth Street…

Women's History Month Features for Kids

Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords,…

Women Leaders—Women's History Month

Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords,…

Asian Americans in Television and Movies

Wayne Wang Araki, Gregg, director, screenwriter Cain, Dean, actor Carrere, Tia, actress Cates, Phoebe, actress Chen, Joan, actress, director Cho, Margaret, actress, comedian Fujimoto,…

Quizzes—Women's History Month

Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords, find stats…

Andrew HUMPHREYS, Congress, IN (1821-1904)

HUMPHREYS, Andrew, a Representative from Indiana; born near Knoxville, Tenn., March 30, 1821; moved with his parents to Owen County, Ind., in 1829; afterwards moved to Putnam County and…

LaMar BAKER, Congress, TN (1915-2003)

BAKER, LaMar, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn., December 29, 1915; attended the Chattanooga public schools; attended David Lipscomb College,…

Andrew Jackson THAYER, Congress, OR (1818-1873)

THAYER, Andrew Jackson, a Representative from Oregon; born in Lima, Livingston County, N.Y., November 27, 1818; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1849 and…