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Ruskin, John
(Encyclopedia) Ruskin, John, 1819–1900, English critic and social theorist. During the mid-19th cent. Ruskin was the virtual dictator of artistic opinion in England, but Ruskin's reputation declined…Lansing, John
(Encyclopedia) Lansing, John, 1754–1829?, American political leader and jurist, b. Albany, N.Y. He served as military secretary to Gen. Philip J. Schuyler in the American Revolution and later became…Bright, John
(Encyclopedia) Bright, John, 1811–89, British statesman and orator. He was the son of a Quaker cotton manufacturer in Lancashire. A founder (1839) of the Anti-Corn Law League, he rose to prominence…African Americans in the Military
The Fight for Recognition of African-American soldiers by Elissa Haney In World War II, Black soldiers were sent to N. Africa to join the Allied Forces. Related Links Black…Mackay, John William
(Encyclopedia) Mackay, John WilliamMackay, John Williammăkˈē [key], 1831–1902, American financier, b. Dublin, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in 1840. In 1859 he joined the rush to Nevada…Lukas, J. Anthony
authorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1933Died: 1997Ellison, Lawrence J.
computer industry executiveBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1944Mayo, William J.
surgeonBirthplace: Le Sueur, Minn.Born: 1861Died: 1939Naish, J. Carrol
actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1900Died: 1973Pollard, Michael J.
actorBirthplace: Passaic, N.J.Born: 5/30/39