(Encyclopedia) Westminster Palace or Houses of Parliament, in Westminster, London. The present enormous structure, of Neo-Gothic design, was built (1840–60) by Sir Charles Barry to replace an…
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In Jan. 2016, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency for Genesee County and apologized for the water crisis in Flint. In an interview with the National…
The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…
FORESTER, John B., a Representative from Tennessee; born in McMinnville, Warren County, Tenn., birth date unknown; received a limited schooling; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…
(Diane Hall)actress, directorBorn: 1/5/1946Birthplace: Santa Ana, California Academy Award-winning actress and director known for her comic roles in Woody Allen films in which she often played…
The Question: Who are the richest people in the United States? The Answer: Every year Forbes Magazine publishes a list called the Forbes 400 Richest in…
DICKS, Norman DeValois, a Representative from Washington; born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash., December 16, 1940; graduated from West Bremerton High School, Bremerton, Wash., 1959; B.A.,…
TOMPKINS, Patrick Watson, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Kentucky in 1804; received a limited education; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Vicksburg,…
