ROYBAL-ALLARD, Lucille, (daughter of Edward R. Roybal), a Representative from California; born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles County, Calif., June 12, 1941; B.A., California State University,…
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FINGERHUT, Eric D., a Representative from Ohio; born in University Heights, Ohio, May 6, 1959; B.S., Northwestern University, 1981, J.D., Stanford University, 1984; admitted to the bar in 1984…
(Elizabeth Ann Bloomer, Elizabeth Ann Warren)former First Lady of the United States, humanitarianBorn: 4/8/1918Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. A former dancer with the Martha Graham Company in New York,…
LAMAR, Henry Graybill, a Representative from Georgia; born in Clinton, Jones County, Ga., July 10, 1798; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice…
REILY, Luther, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Myerstown, Pa., October 17, 1794; completed preparatory studies; studied medicine and began practice in Harrisburg; held various…
The Question: When was the first televised debate between two presidential candidates? The Answer: The first series of presidential debates between two…
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