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Brewer's: Knight of the Order of John-William
(A). In French: “Chevalier de l'ordre de Jean Guillaume, ” a man hanged. (See John-William.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knight of the PostKnight of the…Brewer's: Knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Lawyers. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Knights of the PencilKnights of the Holy Sepulchre A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…1988 Grammy Awards
Record of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrinAlbum of the YearFaith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS)Song of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin, songwriterBest New…Bowdoin College
(Encyclopedia) Bowdoin College, at Brunswick, Maine; coeducational; chartered 1794, opened 1802, named for James Bowdoin. One of the nation's older colleges, its alumni include Nathaniel Hawthorne,…Greeneville
(Encyclopedia) Greeneville, town (2020 pop. 15,479), seat of Greene co., NE Tenn., in a tobacco, dairy, and cattle area; founded 1783, inc. 1875. It is…Cleveland, James
(Encyclopedia) Cleveland, James, 1931–91, African-American gospel singer, composer, and arranger, b. Chicago. Known as the King of Gospel, he was renowned for his rough baritone voice. He…Franklin Heller Biography
Franklin Heller television director, Broadway actor directed television's What's My Line? and I've Got a Secret; Broadway credits include Nowhere Bound and This Is Our HouseBorn: 1912?Died:…Benjamin Franklin Biography
Benjamin Franklin inventor, publisher, statesmanBorn: 1/17/1706Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Though best remembered for his services as a diplomat and statesman during the American Revolution,…Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano RooseveltBorn: 1/30/1882Birthplace: Hyde Park, N.Y. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 1882. A Harvard graduate, he attended Columbia Law…Franklin Pierce Biography
Franklin PierceBorn: 11/23/1804Birthplace: Hillsboro, N.H. Franklin Pierce was born at Hillsboro, N.H., on Nov. 23, 1804. A Bowdoin graduate, lawyer, and Jacksonian Democrat, he won rapid…Trending
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