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Carol SHEA-PORTER, Congress, NH (1952)

SHEA-PORTER Carol , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in New York City, New York County, N.Y., December 2, 1952; graduated from Oyster River High School, Durham, N.H., 1971; B.A., University…

Porter SHELDON, Congress, NY (1831-1908)

SHELDON Porter , a Representative from New York; born in Victor, Ontario County, N.Y., on September 29, 1831; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1854 at Batavia…

Mastroianni, Marcello

(Encyclopedia) Mastroianni, MarcelloMastroianni, Marcellomärchĕlˈlō mästrōyänˈnē [key], 1924–96, Italian movie actor, b. Fontana Liri, Italy. Known for his striking good looks and his world-weary…

Bogarde, Sir Dirk

(Encyclopedia) Bogarde, Sir DirkBogarde, Sir Dirkdûrk bōˈgärd [key], 1921–99, English film actor, b. Hampstead as Derek Niven Van den Bogaerde. In his early career Bogarde played romantic leads in…

beer, alcoholic beverage

(Encyclopedia) beer, alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting cereals, especially malted barley, usually with the addition of hops as a flavoring agent and stabilizer. One of the oldest of…

Ingraham v. Wright (1977)

Case SummaryTwo Florida students who were paddled in school brought suit in federal court arguing that the paddling was “cruel and unusual punishment“ and that students should have a right to…

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…

Eli Porter ASHMUN, Congress, MA (1770-1819)

Senate Years of Service: 1816-1818 Party: Federalist ASHMUN Eli Porter , a Senator from Massachusetts; born in a small village north of Albany on the Hudson River, June 24, 1770; attended the…

Henry Porter BALDWIN, Congress, MI (1814-1892)

Senate Years of Service: 1879-1881 Party: Republican BALDWIN Henry Porter , a Senator from Michigan; born in Coventry, R.I., February 22, 1814; attended the common schools; moved to Detroit, Mich…

Porter Hinman DALE, Congress, VT (1867-1933)

Senate Years of Service: 1923-1933 Party: Republican DALE Porter Hinman , a Representative and a Senator from Vermont; born in Island Pond, Essex County, Vt., March 1, 1867; attended the public…