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Poe, Edgar Allan

(Encyclopedia) Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, American poet, short-story writer, and critic, b. Boston. He is acknowledged today as one of the most brilliant and original writers in American literature.…

Biographies of the Presidents

  Read bios on all of the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant to Joe Biden. George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe…

Lewis, John Llewellyn

(Encyclopedia) Lewis, John Llewellyn, 1880–1969, American labor leader, b. Lucas co., Iowa; son of a Welsh immigrant coal miner. He became a miner and after 1906 rose through the union ranks to…

The Presidential Gallery

An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W. Bush2001–2009…

Bryan, William Jennings

(Encyclopedia) Bryan, William JenningsBryan, William Jenningsbrīˈən [key], 1860–1925, American political leader, b. Salem, Ill. Although the nation consistently rejected him for the presidency, it…

Floor Leaders of the Senate

DemocraticGilbert M. Hitchcock, Neb. (Min. 1919–20)Oscar W. Underwood, Ala. (Min. 1920–23)Joseph T. Robinson, Ark. (Min. 1923–33, Maj. 1933–37)Alben W. Barkley, Ky. (Maj. 1937–46, Min. 1947–…

Cabinet Members with Dates of Appointment

Cabinet Members Under Washington Cabinet Members Under J. Adams Cabinet Members Under Jefferson Cabinet Members Under Madison Cabinet Members Under Monroe Cabinet Members…