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Alvin F. WEICHEL, Congress, OH (1891-1956)

WEICHEL, Alvin F., a Representative from Ohio; born in Sandusky, Ohio, September 11, 1891; attended the public schools of Sandusky, Ohio; during the First World War enlisted on December 14,…

John Anthony BURNS, Congress, HI (1909-1975)

BURNS, John Anthony, a Delegate from the Territory of Hawaii; born in Fort Assinneboine, Mont., March 30, 1909; resident of Hawaii since May 30, 1913; attended school in Honolulu and Kansas;…

David Henry MERCER, Congress, NE (1857-1919)

MERCER, David Henry, a Representative from Nebraska; born in Benton County, Iowa, July 9, 1857; moved with his parents to Adams County, Ill., in 1858; at the close of the Civil War moved with…

William McADOO, Congress, NJ (1853-1930)

McADOO, William, a Representative from New Jersey; born near Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland, October 25, 1853; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Jersey City,…

James KERRIGAN, Congress, NY (1828-1899)

KERRIGAN, James, a Representative from New York; born in New York City December 25, 1828; completed preparatory studies and attended Fordham College; served in Company D, First Regiment, New…

Jesse Paine WOLCOTT, Congress, MI (1893-1969)

WOLCOTT, Jesse Paine, a Representative from Michigan; born in Gardner, Worcester County, Mass., March 3, 1893; attended the common and high schools at Gardner, Mass., and the Detroit (Mich.)…

Adolf Hitler

Name at birth: Adolfus HitlerAdolf Hitler's 12 years as ruler of Germany, which led to the deaths of millions in World War II, have made him one of history's most hated villains. A decorated veteran…

Don Johnson

A veteran of routine leading man roles during the 1970s, Don Johnson labored in relative obscurity until the smash success of the stylish 1980s police drama Miami Vice (1984-89). The MTV-inspired…

Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding is considered one of the founders of the English novel, thanks mostly to his best-known work, 1749's Tom Jones (The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling). A comfortably upper-class…