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John Winston JONES, Congress, VA (1791-1848)

JONES John Winston , a Representative from Virginia; born near Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Va., November 22, 1791; attended private schools; was graduated from the law department of the…

JONES, James, Congress, VA (1772-1848)

JONES, James, a Representative from Virginia; born in Nottoway Parish, Amelia (now Nottoway) County, Va., on December 11, 1772; graduated from Hampden-Sidney College, Virginia, in 1791, and the…

1930 – 1939 World History

Amelia Earhart (1897–1937)The Library of Congress Picture CollectionFranklin Delano Roosevelt(1882–1945)National Archives and Records Admin.Adolf Hitler(1889–1945)National Archives and…

1983–1984 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesHill Street Blues (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesTom Selleck, Magnum, P.I.Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesTyne Daly, Cagney and…

Brewer's: Booth

Husband of Amelia. (Fielding: Amelia. ) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BoozyBootes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y…

Six Women's Museums to Know

American museums devoted to women's history by Holly Hartman and Beth Rowen Related Links History of Women's HistoryFamous Firsts by American WomenNotable WomenWomen of InfluenceQuizzes…

Brewer's: Amedieu

(3 syl.). “Friends of God;” a religious body in the Church of Rome, founded in 1400. They wore no breeches, but a grey cloak girded with a cord, and were shod with wooden shoes. Source:…

Brewer's: Amelon

A Chaldean hero, who reigned thirteen sares. A sare = 3,600 years. —Banier: Mythology, vol. i. Amenon is another hero of Chaldea, who reigned 12 sares. Amphis reigned 6 sares. Source:…

Aviation

Cite Check out milestones in aviation, Amelia Earhart's legacy, famous planes, the Wright brothers, world records and more. Amelia Earhart's Legacy Remembered Aviation Websites…

People in the News

Find out who made headlines in any given year. From politicians to musicians to "reality TV" stars, read these short biographies about a variety of individuals…