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Duncan Lamont CLINCH, Congress, GA (1787-1849)
CLINCH Duncan Lamont , a Representative from Georgia; born at ``Ard-Lamont,'' Edgecombe County, N.C., April 6, 1787; entered the United States Army as first lieutenant of the Third Infantry July…John Duncan YOUNG, Congress, KY (1823-1910)
YOUNG John Duncan , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Owingsville, Bath County, Ky., September 22, 1823; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1854 and…Willard Duncan VANDIVER, Congress, MO (1854-1932)
VANDIVER Willard Duncan , a Representative from Missouri; born near Moorefield, Hardy County, Va. (now West Virginia), March 30, 1854; moved to Missouri with his parents, who settled on a farm in…country music
(Encyclopedia) country music, American popular music form originating in the Southern and Western United States. Country music is directly descended from the folk songs, ballads, and popular songs of…1997 All-Defensive Teams Winners
Voting by NBA head coaches. Each ballot has entries for two teams; two points given for 1st team, one for 2nd. Coaches cannot vote for own players. First Team repeaters from 1996-97 are in bold…Gravelot, Hubert
(Encyclopedia) Gravelot, HubertGravelot, Hubertübĕrˈ grävlōˈ [key], 1699–1772, French engraver. Gravelot was instrumental in introducing the French rococo pictorial tradition to England. The books he…Lions International
(Encyclopedia) Lions International, organization of business and professional people, founded (1917) by Melvin Jones. The International Association of Lions Clubs (popularly known as Lions…Dudley, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Dudley, Thomas, 1576–1653, colonial governor of Massachusetts, b. England. As a young man he served as a clerk and later as steward to the earl of Lincoln. In 1630 he emigrated to…Whitehall, street, London, England
(Encyclopedia) Whitehall, street in Westminster borough, London, England. Because of the many British government offices on the street, Whitehall has become a synonym for the government. The name…Joycelyn Jones Elders Biography
Joycelyn Jones Eldersformer U.S. surgeon generalBorn: 8/13/1933Birthplace: Schaal, Arkansas Elders briefly served as the surgeon general of the United States under President Bill Clinton. She was…Trending
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