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Waters, Ethel

(Encyclopedia) Waters, Ethel, 1896?–1977, African-American singer and actress, b. Chester, Pa. As a singer, she is noted for her sultry, sophisticated, and dramatic version of the blues, evinced in…

Washington, DC

Created municipal corporation: Feb. 21, 1871 Mayor: Muriel Bowser (to Dec. 2018) Motto: Justitia omnibus (Justice to all) Flower: American beauty rose; Tree: Scarlet oak 2010…

Henry BURK, Congress, PA (1850-1903)

BURK Henry , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Wurttemberg, Germany, September 26, 1850; immigrated to the United States in 1854 with his parents, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa.;…

Aedanus BURKE, Congress, SC (1743-1802)

BURKE Aedanus , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Galway, Ireland, June 16, 1743; attended the theological college at St. Omer, France; visited the West Indies; immigrated to the…

Edmund BURKE, Congress, NH (1809-1882)

BURKE Edmund , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Westminster, Vt., January 23, 1809; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1826 and commenced practice…

Yvonne Brathwaite BURKE, Congress, CA (1932)

BURKE Yvonne Brathwaite , a Representative from California; born Perle Yvonne Watson in Los Angeles, Calif., October 5, 1932; attended the public schools in Los Angeles; B.A., University of…

Billy Ray Hobley 2002 Deaths

Billy Ray HobleyAge: 48 , a 22-year veteran of the Harlem Globetrotters; joined the team as a rookie from Dillard University; renowned ball handler who circled the world six times with the…

Billy Ray Smith 2001 Deaths

Billy Ray SmithAge: 66 a 13-year NFL defensive lineman, who played in two Super Bowls with the Baltimore Colts; played three seasons at the University of Arkansas and helped them win the 1955…

Billy LONG, Congress, MO (1955)

LONG Billy , a Representative from Missouri; born in Springfield, Greene County, Mo., August 11, 1955; attended University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 1973-1976; graduated from the Missouri…

<em>Twilight</em> Movie Review

The film adaptation remains true to Stephanie Meyer's best-selling novel by Catherine McNiff Related Links Twilight TriviaTwilight QuizTwilight PollTwilight HangmanTwilight PageWhat does…