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Daniels, Josephus
(Encyclopedia) Daniels, Josephus, 1862–1948, American statesman, newspaper editor, and author, b. Washington, N.C. He became editor of the Raleigh State Chronicle in 1885 (he was admitted to the bar…Croker, John Wilson
(Encyclopedia) Croker, John WilsonCroker, John Wilsonkrōˈkər [key], 1780–1857, British Tory politician and author, b. Ireland. He was a member of Parliament from 1807 to 1832 and secretary of the…Callaghan of Cardiff, Leonard James Callaghan, Baron
(Encyclopedia) Callaghan of Cardiff, Leonard James Callaghan, Baron, 1912–2005, British statesman. He was first elected to Parliament as a Labour member in 1945. As chancellor of the exchequer (1964–…Wilson, James, American agriculturist and cabinet officer
(Encyclopedia) Wilson, James, 1836–1920, American agriculturist and cabinet officer, b. Ayrshire, Scotland. He emigrated to the United States and settled (1851) in Connecticut, later moving (1855) to…Porteous, John
(Encyclopedia) Porteous, JohnPorteous, Johnpôrˈtēəs [key], d. 1736, British soldier. He was captain of the Edinburgh town guard at the execution (1736) of Andrew Wilson, a smuggler. When the crowd,…San Gabriel Mountains
(Encyclopedia) San Gabriel Mountains, S Calif., E and NE of Los Angeles, running c.50 mi (80 km) westward from Cajon Pass. Mt. San Antonio, also known as Mt. Baldy (10,080 ft/3,072 m), is the highest…Mount Wilson Observatory
(Encyclopedia) Mount Wilson Observatory, astronomical observatory located in California on Mt. Wilson, near Pasadena. Mt. Wilson Observatory was founded in 1904 by George E. Hale. Its equipment…Kemmons Wilson Biography
Kemmons WilsonhotelierBorn: 1913 As is often the case with successful business ideas, Wilson's business grew out of the dissatisfaction he experienced with family accommodations for holiday…Bobby Wilson Biography
Bobby WilsonAge: 85 Texas football star who helped SMU win a national championship in 1935; All-SWC twice and two-time All-American running back; played pro football with Brooklyn Dodgers…Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow WilsonBorn: 12/28/1856Birthplace: Staunton, Va. (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Va., on Dec. 28, 1856. A Princeton graduate, he turned from law practice to post-…Trending
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