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(Encyclopedia) mugwumpsmugwumpsmŭgˈwŭmpsˌ [key], slang term in U.S. political history for the Republicans who in 1884 deserted their party nominee, James G. Blaine, to vote for the Democratic nominee…Walsh, Thomas James
(Encyclopedia) Walsh, Thomas JamesWalsh, Thomas Jameswôlsh [key], 1859–1933, American political leader, b. Two Rivers, Wis. A lawyer, he was Democratic Senator from Montana from 1913 until his death…McDonnell, James Smith
(Encyclopedia) McDonnell, James Smith, 1899–1980, American aviation pioneer, b. Denver, B.S. Princeton, 1921, M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1925. He designed the Doodlebug (1929), a…Cabinet Members Under F. D. Roosevelt
Secretary of State Cordell Hull, 1933E. R. Stettinius, Jr., 1944Secretary of the Treasury William H. Woodin, 1933Henry Morgenthau, Jr., 1934Secretary of War George H. Dern, 1933Harry H.…Elvin Jones 2004 Deaths
Elvin JonesAge: 76 jazz drummer whose explosive and complex style influenced scores of jazz and rock musicians. Died: Manhattan, May 18, 2004Samuel JohnsonG - LJames Jordan, Jr.Ledyard, John
(Encyclopedia) Ledyard, JohnLedyard, Johnlĕdˈyərd [key], 1751–89, American adventurer, b. Groton, Conn. He studied at Dartmouth for year, but left college to ship as a sailor. In 1776 he joined Capt…Jacobean style
(Encyclopedia) Jacobean styleJacobean stylejăkˌəbēˈən [key], an early phase of English Renaissance architecture and decoration. It formed a transition between the Elizabethan and the pure Renaissance…Gray, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Gray, Thomas, 1716–71, English poet. He was educated at Eton and Peterhouse, Cambridge. In 1739 he began a grand tour of the Continent with Horace Walpole. They quarreled in Italy, and…Tlingit
(Encyclopedia) TlingitTlingittlĭngˈgĭt [key], group of related Native North American tribes, speaking a language that forms a branch of the Nadene linguistic stock (see Native American languages).…James Jordan, Jr. 2004 Deaths
James Jordan, Jr.Age: 73 advertising executive who wrote the memorable slogans “Wisk beats ring around the collar” and “Delta is ready when you are.” He worked for the firm Batten, Barton,…Trending
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