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Turgot, Anne Robert Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Turgot, Anne Robert JacquesTurgot, Anne Robert Jacquesän rōbĕrˈ zhäk türgōˈ [key], 1727–81, French economist, comptroller general of finances (1774–76). The son of a rich merchant, he…selective service
(Encyclopedia) selective service, in U.S. history, term for conscription. Conscription was established (1863) in the U.S. Civil War, but proved unpopular (see draft riots). The law authorized release…Dreaming of Joseph Lees
Director:Eric StylesWriter:Catherine LinstrumFox Searchlight; R; 92 minutesRelease:10/99Cast:Samantha Morton, Lee Ross, Rupert Graves If Dreaming of Joseph Lees were a romance novel, it would…Joseph James MARAZITI, Congress, NJ (1912-1991)
MARAZITI Joseph James , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Boonton, Morris County, N.J., June 15, 1912; attended the public schools; attended Fordham University School of Law, and received…Mack Francis MATTINGLY, Congress, GA (1931)
Senate Years of Service: 1981-1987 Party: Republican MATTINGLY Mack Francis , a Senator from Georgia; born in Anderson, Madison County, Ind., January 7, 1931; attended the public schools; graduated…John Feeney HUNTER, Congress, OH (1896-1957)
HUNTER John Feeney , a Representative from Ohio; born in Ford City, Armstrong County, Pa., October 19, 1896; moved with his parents in 1907 to Toledo, Ohio, where he attended the public schools;…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: Physicians Two
58 60 Physicians Two A WICKED Old Man finding himself ill sent for a Physician, who prescribed for him and went away. Then the Wicked Old Man sent for another Physician, saying nothing of the…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Pan, Echo, and the Satyr
by Percy Bysshe Shelley From the Greek of MoschusFrom Vergil's Tenth EcloguePan, Echo, and the Satyr From the Greek of Moschus Published (without title) by Mrs. Shelley, "Posthumous Poems…The Wood
Director/Writer:Rick FamuyimaParamount; 106 minutes; RRelease:7/99Cast:Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs The Wood tells the tale of three black friends from the L.A. suburb of Inglewood…Philip Seymour Hoffman Biography
Philip Seymour HoffmanactorBorn: 1968Birthplace: Fairport, N.Y. Versatile character actor known for portraying complex, often dysfunctional characters. He earned his acting chops in theater…Trending
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