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The South

Source: The U.S. Department of State The South is perhaps the most distinctive and colorful American region. The American Civil War (1861-65) devastated the South socially and economically.…

John Henninger REAGAN, Congress, TX (1818-1905)

Senate Years of Service: 1887-1891Party: DemocratREAGAN, John Henninger, a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn., October 8, 1818; attended the…

Albert Bacon FALL, Congress, NM (1861-1944)

Senate Years of Service: 1912-1921Party: RepublicanFALL, Albert Bacon, a Senator from New Mexico; born in Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky., November 26, 1861; attended the country schools;…

Frank Porter GRAHAM, Congress, NC (1886-1972)

Senate Years of Service: 1949-1950Party: DemocratGRAHAM, Frank Porter, a Senator from North Carolina; born in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C., October 14, 1886; attended the public…

BROWN, John, Congress, VA (1757-1837)

Senate Years of Service: 1792-1805 Party: Anti-Administration; (Democratic) Republican BROWN, John, (brother of James Brown and grandfather of Benjamin Gratz Brown, cousin of John…

Milestones of the 2012 General Election

Important firsts in gay marriage, women in the Senate, legalized marijuana, and more By Beth Rowen Tammy Baldwin Related Links Campaign 2012Gay Marriage TimelineWomen in the…

The Supreme Court: Vinson Court, 1946 to 1953

Vinson Court, 1946 to 1953The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…

Major League Baseball 2000 | Preview

2000 Major League Baseball Preview The more things change, the more they stay the same by Michael Morrison Red Sox fans and Yankees fans will never get along, but the players…