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Presidential Libraries
These are not traditional libraries, but rather repositories for preserving and making available the papers, records, and other historical materials of the presidents since Herbert Hoover. The…Leonard Baskin 2000 Deaths
Leonard BaskinAge: 77 figurative sculptor and graphic artist known for his work that conveyed a sense of urgency and drama. Mortality was a common theme in his art, and he created a bas…Changes in the Presidency
While historians have often noted the changes in the power of the presidency, other important aspects of the office have changed as well. These include how the President is selected, when the…F. P. A.
(Encyclopedia) F. P. A.: see Adams, Franklin Pierce.Gurdon Saltonstall MUMFORD, Congress, NY (1764-1831)
MUMFORD Gurdon Saltonstall , a Representative from New York; born in New London, Conn., January 29, 1764; attended the common schools; private secretary to Benjamin Franklin during the latter…Jared Young SANDERS, Congress, LA (1869-1944)
SANDERS Jared Young , a Representative from Louisiana; born near Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, La., January 29, 1869; attended the public schools; was graduated from the law department of Tulane…Robert Trout 2000 Deaths
Robert TroutAge: 91 broadcast journalist whose career began in the 1930s and didn't end until two weeks before his death. He was referred to as the “iron man” for his diligent yet fluid…Harry Truman's Farewell Address
Given on Thursday, January 19, 1953 Good Evening, My Fellow Americans: Next Tuesday, General Eisenhower will be inaugurated as President of the United States. I will be on a train on my way…Charles Warren FAIRBANKS, Congress, IN (1852-1918)
Senate Years of Service: 1897-1905 Party: Republican FAIRBANKS Charles Warren , a Senator from Indiana and a Vice President of the United States; born near Unionville Center, Union County, Ohio,…Iowa
Iowa State Information Capital: Des Monies Official Name: The State of Iowa Organized as a territory/republic: June 12, 1838 Entered Union (rank): December 28, 1846 (29th) Present constitution…Trending
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