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Lucan

(Encyclopedia) Lucan (Marcus Annaeus Lucanus)Lucanl&oomacr;ˈkən [key], a.d. 39–a.d. 65, Latin poet, b. Córdoba, Spain, nephew of the philosopher Seneca. At first in Nero's favor, he was later…

Wyeth, N. C.

(Encyclopedia) Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers Wyeth), 1882–1945, American painter and illustrator, b. Needham, Mass., studied with Howard Pyle. Among his many well-known murals are those in the…

Lubbock, Sir John

(Encyclopedia) Lubbock, Sir JohnLubbock, Sir Johnlŭbˈək [key], 1834–1913, English banker, statesman, and naturalist. As a member of Parliament from 1870, he introduced many reform bills, especially…

James Henderson DUFF, Congress, PA (1883-1969)

Senate Years of Service: 1951-1957 Party: Republican DUFF James Henderson , a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Mansfield (now Carnegie), Allegheny County, Pa., January 21, 1883; graduated…

Hilary Abner HERBERT, Congress, AL (1834-1919)

HERBERT Hilary Abner , a Representative from Alabama; born in Laurens, Laurens County, S.C., March 12, 1834; moved with his parents to Greenville, Butler County, Ala., in 1846; attended the…

James Hilary GILDEA, Congress, PA (1890-1988)

GILDEA James Hilary , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pa., October 21, 1890; attended the public schools; apprenticed to the printing trade in 1905; engaged…

Kitchen Cabinet

(Encyclopedia) Kitchen Cabinet, in U.S. history, popular name for the group of intimate, unofficial advisers of President Jackson. Early in his administration Jackson abandoned official cabinet…

The War at Home

Director: Emilio EstevezWriter: James DuffDirector of Photography:Peter LevyEditor: Craig BassettMusic: Basil PoledourisProduction Designer: Eve CauleyProducers:Emilio Estevez, Brad Krevoy,…

Marathas

(Encyclopedia) Marathas or MahrattasMahrattasboth: mərătˈəz, məräˈtəz [key], Marathi-speaking people of W central India, known for their ability as warriors and their devotion to Hinduism. From their…