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Dwight David Eisenhower

Dwight David EisenhowerBorn: 10/14/1890Birthplace: Denison, Tex. Dwight David Eisenhower was born in Denison, Tex., on Oct. 14, 1890. His ancestors lived in Germany and emigrated to America…

David Morton: Symbol

SymbolDavid MortonMy faith is all a doubtful thing, Wove on a doubtful loom, — Until there comes, each showery spring, A cherry-tree in bloom; And Christ who died upon a tree That death…

History of Camp David

A brief history of the Presidential mountain retreat and its famous guests by David Johnson President Kennedy with JFK, Jr., at Camp David. (Source: John F. Kennedy Library)…

Brewer's: Jonathan and David

In 1 Sam. xviii. 4 we read that Jonathan (the king's son) “stripped himself of his robe and gave it to David, with his sword, bow, and girdle.” This was a mark of honour, as princes and…

Brewer's: City of David

(The). Jerusalem. So called in compliment to King David. (2 Sam. v. 7, 9.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894City of DestructionCity of Bells A B C D E F…

Brewer's: David and Jonathan

Inseparable friends. Similar examples of friendship were Pylades and Orestes (q.v.); Damon and Pythias (q.v.); etc. “I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant hast thou…

David Spade Biography

David Spade actor; comedianBorn: 7/22/1965Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan Spade began his career as a stand-up comic and was a regular cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1991 to 1995. His…

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde PierceactorBorn: 4/3/1959Birthplace: Saratoga Springs, New York Emmy–winning actor best known as Frasier Crane's neurotic younger brother Niles on Frasier (1993–), Pierce is also active on…

David Duchovny Biography

David DuchovnyactorBorn: 8/7/1960Birthplace: New York City Actor who plays FBI agent Fox Mulder, a monotone believer in U.F.O.s and extraterrestrials, on The X-Files (1993–present). Duchovny…

David Letterman Biography

David Lettermantelevision comedian and hostBorn: 4/12/1947Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Emmy Award-winning nighttime talk-show host known for his dry, sardonic humor. He hosted NBC's Late Night…