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Benjamin, Walter

(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Walter, 1892–1940, German essayist and critic. He is known for his synthesis of eccentric Marxist theory and Jewish messianism. In particular, his essays on Charles…

Cabinet Members Under Arthur

Secretary of State James G. Blaine (Cont.)F. T. Frelinghuysen, 1881Secretary of the Treasury William Windom (Cont.)Charles J. Folger, 1881Walter Q. Gresham, 1884Hugh McCulloch, 1884Secretary…

Cabinet Members Under B. Harrison

Secretary of State James G. Blaine, 1889John W. Foster, 1892Secretary of the Treasury William Windom, 1889Charles Foster, 1891Secretary of War Redfield Proctor, 1889Stephen B. Elkins,…

Joseph DESHA, Congress, KY (1768-1842)

DESHA, Joseph, (brother of Robert Desha), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Monroe County, Pa., December 9, 1768; pursued preparatory studies; moved to Kentucky with his parents, who…

Howard Alexander SMITH, Congress, NJ (1880-1966)

Senate Years of Service: 1944-1959 Party: Republican SMITH Howard Alexander , a Senator from New Jersey; born in New York City, January 30, 1880; attended the Cutler School in New York City;…

Walter Henry JUDD, Congress, MN (1898-1994)

JUDD Walter Henry , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Rising City, Butler County, Nebr., on September 25, 1898; attended the public schools; was graduated from the University of Nebraska at…

Ralph Henry CAMERON, Congress, AZ (1863-1953)

Senate Years of Service: 1921-1927 Party: Republican CAMERON Ralph Henry , a Delegate and a Senator from Arizona; born in Southport, Lincoln County, Maine, October 21, 1863; attended the common…