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Mitchell, William

(Encyclopedia) Mitchell, William (Billy Mitchell), 1879–1936, American army officer and pilot, b. Nice, France. He enlisted (1898) in the U.S. army in the Spanish-American War and received a…

Cabell, Branch

(Encyclopedia) Cabell, Branch (James Branch Cabell)Cabell, Branchkăˈbəl [key], 1879–1958, American novelist, b. Richmond, Va., grad. William and Mary, 1898. After various experiences as a journalist…

1989 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette MidlerAlbum of the YearNick of Time, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)Song of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar,…

National Football League Team Profiles

America's Favorite Pastime by Mark Zurlo With millions of fans across the globe, football has become one of the world's most popular sports, and has (arguably) replaced baseball…

Davis DIMOCK, Jr., Congress, PA (1801-1842)

DIMOCK Davis, Jr. , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Exeter, near Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa., September 17, 1801; attended the schools of the pioneer settlement of Montrose, Pa…

Henry Davis McHENRY, Congress, KY (1826-1890)

McHENRY Henry Davis , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Hartford, Ohio County, Ky., February 27, 1826; attended the public schools at Hartford, and was graduated from the law department of…

Samuel Davis McREYNOLDS, Congress, TN (1872-1939)

McREYNOLDS Samuel Davis , a Representative from Tennessee; born on a farm near Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tenn., April 16, 1872; attended the rural schools, People's College, Pikeville, Tenn.,…