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Gravelot, Hubert

(Encyclopedia) Gravelot, HubertGravelot, Hubertübĕrˈ grävlōˈ [key], 1699–1772, French engraver. Gravelot was instrumental in introducing the French rococo pictorial tradition to England. The books he…

Lions International

(Encyclopedia) Lions International, organization of business and professional people, founded (1917) by Melvin Jones. The International Association of Lions Clubs (popularly known as Lions…

Dudley, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Dudley, Thomas, 1576–1653, colonial governor of Massachusetts, b. England. As a young man he served as a clerk and later as steward to the earl of Lincoln. In 1630 he emigrated to…

Whitehall, street, London, England

(Encyclopedia) Whitehall, street in Westminster borough, London, England. Because of the many British government offices on the street, Whitehall has become a synonym for the government. The name…

1949 College Basketball Recap

Final AP Top 10Other NCAA & NIT Tournament TeamsMajor Conference ChampionsNCAA Tournament (8 teams)NIT Tournament (12 teams)Player of the YearConsensus All-America With four-fifths of the…

Joycelyn Jones Elders Biography

Joycelyn Jones Eldersformer U.S. surgeon generalBorn: 8/13/1933Birthplace: Schaal, Arkansas Elders briefly served as the surgeon general of the United States under President Bill Clinton. She was…

Antoine Jones, 2000 News

16, was arrested in April on charges of attempted murder after he allegedly opened fire at Washington's National Zoo. Seven children were wounded.

Jonah Jones 2000 Deaths

Jonah JonesAge: 91 Grammy Award–winning trumpeter and nightclub performer whose recordings include “On the Street Where You Live” and “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads.” Died: Manhattan, April 30…