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Drew Bledsoe

Drew BledsoeBorn: Feb. 14, 1972Football QB 1st overall pick in 1993 NFL draft (by New England); holds NFL season record for most passes attempted (691) and game records for most passes…

anti–Vietnam War movement

(Encyclopedia) anti–Vietnam War movement, domestic and international reaction (1965–73) in opposition to U.S. policy during the Vietnam War. During the four years following passage of the Tonkin Gulf…

Lofting, Hugh

(Encyclopedia) Lofting, Hugh, 1886–1947, American writer of juvenile stories, b. Maidenhead, England. He settled in the United States in 1912. His famous “Dr. Dolittle” stories, which concern an…

Dr. Oscar Auerbach Biography

Dr. Oscar AuerbachAge: 92 pathologist who found first evidence in lung tissue of link between cancer and cigarette smoking. Died: Jan. 15, 1997.Richie Ashburn1997 DeathsJames Robert Baker…

Dr. Jane Goodall Biography

Dr. Jane Goodallethologist Born: 1934 Dr. Jane Goodall is the world's leading authority on chimpanzees. At the age of 23, determined to learn about African wildlife, she left her native…

Dr. Susan Love Biography

Dr. Susan Lovesurgeon and activistBorn: 1948 Dr. Susan Love, a surgeon and activist, is a leader in breast-cancer research and advocacy. She has helped to raise awareness about breast cancer…

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

(March 2, 1904-Sept. 24, 1991) By Borgna Brunner Related Links: Children's LiteratureAll-Time Bestselling Children's BooksMost recent Newbery Awards and complete list of earlier winners…

Dr. Mary E. Walker

The Question: I understand that more than 3,400 men and one woman have won the Congressional Medal of Honor. Who was the woman? The Answer: On…

Dr. Joyce Brothers Biography

Dr. Joyce Brothers(Joyce Bauer)psychologist, television personalityBorn: 9/20/1928Birthplace: New York City Brothers first gained national attention as a quiz show celebrity in the 1950s,…

Dr. Laura Schlessinger Biography

Dr. Laura Schlessingerradio talk show hostBirthplace: New York, N.Y. Schlessinger received a BS in biological sciences from the State University of New York at Stonybrook, two master's…