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William Dale Jennings 2000 Deaths

William Dale JenningsAge: 82 gay-rights pioneer and writer who co-founded the Mattachine Society, the first permanent organization of the movement. His novel, The Cowboys, was adapted for…

Jens Christian Hauge 2006 Deaths

Jens Christian HaugeAge: 91 leader of Norway's underground army in World War II. As a politician and business leader after the war, he helped steer the country toward a pro-West but…

Jonathan JENNINGS, Congress, IN (1784-1834)

JENNINGS Jonathan , a Delegate from the Territory of Indiana and a Representative from Indiana; born in Hunterdon County, N.J., in 1784; moved about the year 1790 to Fayette County, Pa., with his…

Battery, the

(Encyclopedia) Battery, the, park, 21 acres (8.5 hectares), southern tip of Manhattan island, New York City; site of former Dutch and English fortifications. Castle Clinton, a fort built in 1808 for…

Barton Jennings GORDON, Congress, TN (1949)

GORDON Barton Jennings , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn., January 24, 1949; graduated from Central High School, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1967; B.S.,…

William Jennings JEFFERSON, Congress, LA (1947)

JEFFERSON William Jennings , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern…

David JENNINGS, Congress, OH (1787-1834)

JENNINGS David , a Representative from Ohio; born in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, N.J., in 1787; attended the public schools; moved to St. Clairsville, Ohio, in 1812; studied law;…

Jennings RANDOLPH, Congress, WV (1902-1998)

Senate Years of Service: 1958-1985 Party: Democrat RANDOLPH Jennings , a Representative and a Senator from West Virginia; born in Salem, Harrison County, W.Va., March 8, 1902; attended the public…

William Jennings MILLER, Congress, CT (1899-1950)

MILLER William Jennings , a Representative from Connecticut; born in North Andover, Essex County, Mass., March 12, 1899; attended the public schools; was graduated from Cannon's Commercial College…