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pigment

(Encyclopedia) pigment, substance that imparts color to other materials. In paint, the pigment is a powdered substance which, when mixed in the liquid vehicle, imparts color to a painted surface. The…

pea

(Encyclopedia) pea, hardy, annual, climbing leguminous plant (Pisum sativum) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), grown for food by humans at least since the early Bronze Age; no longer known in…

Born on the 4th of July

Famous Americans who share their birthdays with the United States of America Related Links Calendar and Holidays US History & Government Infoplease People Page What do…

Nathaniel Greene FOSTER, Congress, GA (1809-1869)

FOSTER Nathaniel Greene , a Representative from Georgia; born near Madison, Greene (now Morgan) County, Ga., on August 25, 1809; attended private schools, and was graduated from the University of…

Daniel Greene GARNSEY, Congress, NY (1779-1851)

GARNSEY Daniel Greene , a Representative from New York; born in Canaan, Columbia County, N.Y., June 17, 1779; attended private schools; member of the State militia in 1805; brigade inspector in…

Bill Green LOWREY, Congress, MS (1862-1947)

LOWREY Bill Green , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Kossuth, Alcorn County, Miss., May 25, 1862; attended the public schools and Blue Mountain Academy, Blue Mountain, Miss.; was…

Posey Green LESTER, Congress, VA (1850-1929)

LESTER Posey Green , a Representative from Virginia; born near the town of Floyd, Floyd County, Va., March 12, 1850; attended the common schools and the Jacksonville graded school at Floyd;…

Samuel Greene ARNOLD, Congress, RI (1821-1880)

Senate Years of Service: 1862-1863 Party: Republican ARNOLD Samuel Greene , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., April 12, 1821; received his early education under private tutors…

Isham Green HARRIS, Congress, TN (1818-1897)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1897 Party: Democrat HARRIS Isham Green , a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee; born near Tullahoma, Franklin County, Tenn., February 10, 1818; attended the…