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Bland, Richard Parks
(Encyclopedia) Bland, Richard Parks, 1835–99, American statesman, b. near Hartford, Ky. He taught in rural schools in Kentucky and Missouri before he went to the gold fields of California in 1855. He…Benjamin, Walter
(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Walter, 1892–1940, German essayist and critic. He is known for his synthesis of eccentric Marxist theory and Jewish messianism. In particular, his essays on Charles…All-Century Teams
Soccer America named their Men's and Women's Collegiate All-Century Teams as well as their Men's Player of the Century (Claudio Reyna) and Women's Player of the Century (Mia Hamm) in their…1988 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Carl Lewis, USA 9.92 OR Linford Christie, GBR 9.97 Calvin Smith, USA 9.99 200m Joe DeLoach, USA 19.75 OR Carl…Johnson, Boris
(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Boris (Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson), 1964–, British political leader, b. New York City, grad. Oxford (1986). While at Oxford Johnson was president of the prestigious…William Jennings BRYAN, Congress, NE (1860-1925)
BRYAN William Jennings , a Representative from Nebraska; born in Salem, Marion County, Ill., March 19, 1860; attended the public schools and Whipple Academy, Jacksonville, Ill.; was graduated from…Benning Wentworth JENNESS, Congress, NH (1806-1879)
Senate Years of Service: 1845-1846 Party: Democrat JENNESS Benning Wentworth , a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Deerfield, Rockingham County, N.H., July 14, 1806; attended Bradford Academy,…John JENNINGS, Jr., Congress, TN (1880-1956)
JENNINGS John, Jr. , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Jacksboro, Campbell County, Tenn., June 6, 1880; attended the public schools and American Temperance University, Harriman, Tenn.; was…William Pat JENNINGS, Congress, VA (1919-1994)
JENNINGS William Pat , a Representative from Virginia; born on a farm in St. Clair, Smyth County, Va., August 20, 1919; attended the public schools; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute,…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…Trending
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