CASSIDY, James Henry, a Representative from Ohio; born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 28, 1869; attended the public schools; studied law at the Cleveland Law School; was admitted to the bar in…
(Encyclopedia) Leo V (Leo the Armenian), d. 820, Byzantine emperor (813–20), successor of Michael I. A former general, Leo successfully defended (813) Constantinople against the Bulgars and concluded…
(Encyclopedia) Longworth, Nicholas, 1869–1931, American legislator, b. Cincinnati. A lawyer, he practiced in Cincinnati, where his family had long been prominent. He served (1899–1903) in the Ohio…
(Encyclopedia) Kondouriotis, PaulKondouriotis, Paulkônd&oomacr;ryôˈtĭs [key], 1857–1935, Greek admiral and statesman. He became a national hero through his victories over the Turkish fleet in the…
(Encyclopedia) Wilson, James, 1836–1920, American agriculturist and cabinet officer, b. Ayrshire, Scotland. He emigrated to the United States and settled (1851) in Connecticut, later moving (1855) to…
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by Mark Hughes The American public has always been fascinated by first families. We know much about the lives of the presidents and first ladies, but what about the children in the White…
by Mark Hughes Barack Obama, Malia and Sasha Obama's dad, informed his daughters—and millions of other people who were watching his victory speech the night he was elected president of the…
TAYLER, Robert Walker, a Representative from Ohio; born in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, November 26, 1852; attended the public schools, and was graduated from Western Reserve College,…
