U.S. Senator, Massachusetts Born: Dec. 11, 1943Birthplace: Denver, Colo. Kerry was raised Catholic in a family of privilege, and spent part of his childhood living in Europe. His mother was a…
(Encyclopedia) Kerry, county (1991 pop. 121,894), 1,815 sq mi (4,701 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The county town is Tralee. Kerry consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas that extend into…
actressBorn: 1/30/1937Birthplace: London, England Academy and Emmy Award-winning film, stage and television actress known for her on-screen dignity and radical politics. Her films include Julia (…
actress, singerBorn: 3/18/1963Birthplace: Milwood, New York After making headlines as the first African-American to be crowned Miss America (1983) and for the photos subsequently published in…
Born: Nov. 19, 1977Gymnastics delivered the most dramatic moment of the 1996 Summer Olympics when she completed a vault (9.712) after spraining her ankle; the second vault assured the first all-…
(Encyclopedia) Marshall, Kerry James, 1955–, American painter, b. Birmingham, Ala., B.F.A. Otis Art Institute (now Otis College of Art and Design), Los Angeles, 1978. A figurative and narrative…
(Encyclopedia) Kerry, John Forbes, 1943–, U.S. politician, b. Denver, grad. Yale, 1966, Boston College law school, 1976. A decorated navy veteran who served two tours in Vietnam after graduating from…
(Encyclopedia) Kerry blue terrier, breed of large, sturdy terrier perfected in Ireland more than 100 years ago. It stands from 17 to 19 in. (43.2–48.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 30 to…
Gymnast Kerri Strug gives it her all at Atlanta
by Gerry Brown Kerri Strug on balance beam at the Atlanta Olympics. (Source: Allsport) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…
Senate Years of Service: 1985-Party: DemocratKERRY, John Forbes, a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Fitzsimons Army Hospital (Colorado), December 11, 1943; graduated, St. Paulâs School,…