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Executive Departments

Find detailed information about each Executive Department, including the department's secretary, role in government, contact information, and history of the department…

Grover Washington, Jr. Biography

Grover Washington, Jr.Age: 56 Grammy Award-winning influential jazz saxophonist who shifted with ease from jazz to pop to R&B to funk. A mainstream and commercial success, Washington…

George Washington Carver Biography

George Washington Carvereducator, scientistBorn: 1864Birthplace: Diamond Grove, Mo. After a university in Kansas refused to admit him because he was African American, George Washington Carver…

George Washington Williams Biography

George Washington Williamsreligious leader, historianBorn: 1849Birthplace: Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania Enlisting at 14, Williams fought for the North in the Civil War. In 1874, he became the…

Washington County, OR Census Data

Oregon Washington County, Oregon People QuickFactsWashington CountyOregonPopulation, 2005 estimate 499,7943,641,056Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 12.2%6.4%Population…

Walter Washington 2003 Deaths

Walter WashingtonAge: 88 politician who became the first elected mayor of Washington, DC, in 1975. Prior to his election, he had been appointed to the post by Presidents Johnson and Nixon.…

Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday?

In honor of one (or two) of the greatest presidents. Related Links Presidential Factfile Presidential Gallery First Ladies Gallery First Ladies Quiz Presidential…

The True George Washington: Education

EducationFormal EducationThe father of Washington received his education at Appleby School in England, and, true to his alma mater, he sent his two elder sons to the same school. His death…

The True George Washington: Enemies

EnemiesGeorge MuseAny man of force is to be known quite as much by the character of his enemies as by that of his friends, and this is true of Washington. The subject offers some difficulties…