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Martin Henry GLYNN, Congress, NY (1871-1924)

GLYNN Martin Henry , a Representative from New York; born in Kinderhook, Columbia County, N.Y., September 27, 1871; attended the public schools and was graduated from St. John's College, Fordham,…

Declaration of Independence

(Encyclopedia) Declaration of Independence, full and formal declaration adopted July 4, 1776, by representatives of the Thirteen Colonies in North America announcing the separation of those colonies…

Parr, Catherine

(Encyclopedia) Parr, Catherine, 1512–48, sixth queen consort of Henry VIII of England. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Parr, an officeholder at the court, and had been twice widowed before Henry…

Conrad I, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire

(Encyclopedia) Conrad I, d. 918, German king (911–18). As duke of Franconia he distinguished himself by military exploits and in 911 was elected successor to Louis the Child by the Franconian, Saxon…

December 2016: Astronaut John Glenn Dies

World News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major U.S. news events of December 2016. 1. Oakland Warehouse Fire Kills Dozens 2. Army Corps of Engineers Announces…

William Shakespeare: Henry IV (Pt 2), Epilogue

EpilogueDancerFirst my fear; then my courtesy; last my speech. My fear is, your displeasure; my courtesy, my duty; and my speech, to beg your pardons. If you look for a good speech now, you…

Henry Clay EVANS, Congress, TN (1843-1921)

EVANS Henry Clay , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Juniata County, Pa., June 18, 1843; moved to Wisconsin in 1844, with his parents, who settled in Platteville, Grant County; attended…

Henry Stuart FOOTE, Congress, MS (1804-1880)

Senate Years of Service: 1847-1852 Party: Democrat FOOTE Henry Stuart , a Senator from Mississippi; born in Fauquier County, Va., February 28, 1804; pursued classical studies; graduated from…