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(Encyclopedia) filibuster, term used to designate obstructionist tactics in legislative assemblies. It has particular reference to the U.S. Senate, where the tradition of unlimited debate is very…Stresemann, Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Stresemann, GustavStresemann, Gustavg&oobreve;sˈtäf shtrāˈzəmän [key], 1878–1929, German statesman. A founder (1902) and director (until 1918) of the Association of Saxon…Robert Thaddeus McLOSKEY, Congress, IL (1907-1990)
McLOSKEY Robert Thaddeus , a Representative from Illinois; born in Monmouth, Warren County, Ill., June 26, 1907; graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, Ill., 1924; B.A., Monmouth…Nathan MILLER, Congress, RI (1743-1790)
MILLER, Nathan, a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Warren, R.I., March 20, 1743; attended a private school; merchant and shipbuilder; deputy to the general assembly, 1772-1774, 1780, 1782,…John Patterson Bryan MAXWELL, Congress, NJ (1804-1845)
MAXWELL John Patterson Bryan , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Flemington, Hunterdon County, N.J., September 3, 1804; was graduated from Princeton College in 1823; studied law; was…Robert BURNS, Congress, NH (1792-1866)
BURNS Robert , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Hudson, Hillsboro County, N.H., December 12, 1792; moved with his parents in childhood to Rumney, Grafton County; studied medicine in…Mark THOMSON, Congress, NJ (1739-1803)
THOMSON Mark , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Norriton Township, near Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa., in 1739; engaged in milling; was justice of the peace of Sussex County in 1773…George Washington RAUCH, Congress, IN (1876-1940)
RAUCH George Washington , a Representative from Indiana; born on a farm near Warren in Salamonie Township, Huntington County, Ind., February 22, 1876; attended the common schools and Valparaiso (…Annette Bening Biography
Annette Bening actressBorn: 5/29/1958Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas The Oscar-nominated actress has appeared in numerous successful movies, including Valmont (1989), The American President (1994),…Smith Spangler TURNER, Congress, VA (1842-1898)
TURNER Smith Spangler , a Representative from Virginia; born in Warren County, Va., November 21, 1842; cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., when the Civil War commenced, and…Trending
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