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Stephen, Sir James
(Encyclopedia) Stephen, Sir James, 1789–1859, British colonial administrator; father of Leslie and James Fitzjames Stephen. He served (1825–35) as permanent counsel to the colonial office and Board…Sheppard, Morris
(Encyclopedia) Sheppard, Morris, 1875–1941, American legislator, b. Morris co., Tex. He practiced law in Texas and was elected (1902) to Congress to succeed his father. He was in the House until his…Oakley, Annie
(Encyclopedia) Oakley, Annie, 1860–1926, American theatrical performer, b. Darke co., Ohio. Her original name was Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee. From childhood on she was a “dead shot” with a rifle. She…Morrill, Justin Smith
(Encyclopedia) Morrill, Justin Smith, 1810–98, American politician, b. Strafford, Vt. A prosperous merchant, he helped organize (1855) the Republican party in Vermont. First elected to Congress in…gun control
(Encyclopedia) gun control, government limitation of the purchase and ownership of firearms. The availability of guns is controlled by nations and localities throughout the world. In the United…Raymond Willard KARST, Congress, MO (1902-1987)
KARST Raymond Willard , a Representative from Missouri; born in South St. Louis, Mo., December 31, 1902; attended Wyman grade school and St. Louis Academy; was graduated from the law school of St…Freeway
Director/Writer: Matthew Bright Director of Photography: John Thomas Music: Danny Elfman Production Designer: Pam Warner Producers: Chris Hanley and Brad Wyman Roxie; R…April 2016: Mississippi Religious Freedom Bill
World News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major U.S. news events of April 2016. 1. Supreme Court Rules: One Person, One Vote 2. Villanova: NCAA Champions 3.…Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr. Biography
Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr.Age: 89 sailboat designer and racer responsible for building Weatherly, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.Died: Stamford, Conn., January 31,…SHUSTER, William (Bill), Congress, PA (1960)
SHUSTER William (Bill) , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa., January 10, 1961; graduated from Everett High School, Everett. Pa.; B.A., Dickinson College,…