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John Canfield SPENCER, Congress, NY (1788-1855)

SPENCER, John Canfield, (son of Ambrose Spencer), a Representative from New York; born in Hudson, N.Y., January 8, 1788; was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1806; studied…

Words to Remember

During each election season, presidential candidates create catchy phrases that help to define their campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable ones. “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”: In…

First Ladies Gallery

An illustrated guide to the first ladies of the United States Please note: Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Hannah Hoes Van Buren, and Ellen Arthur all died before their husbands became president…

Marquis, Don

(Encyclopedia) Marquis, Don (Donald Robert Perry Marquis)Marquis, Donmärˈkwĭs [key], 1878–1937, American author, b. Walnut, Ill. In 1912 he began the humorous column “The Sun Dial” in the New York…

Top Ten Most Played Songs, 2011

The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2011. table.tableizer-table {border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family:…

Bahamas, The

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 5/14/2012 Governor Gen. Arthur FOULKES Prime Min. Perry CHRISTIE Dep. Prime Min.…

Presidential Quotes

Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James…

Barenaked Ladies

Canadian folk-rock group Steven Page and Ed Robertson established the band in 1998. They claim the band's name is meant to suggest youthful naivete and is not at all sexist. Tyler Steward and Jim…

Crittenden, John Jordan

(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787–1863, U.S. public official, b. Woodford co., Ky. A Kentucky legislator (1811–17), Crittenden entered the U.S. Senate (1817–19) but resigned to resume…