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James TURNER, Congress, NC (1766-1824)
Senate Years of Service: 1805-1816 Party: Democratic Republican TURNER James , a Senator from North Carolina; born in Southampton County, Va., December 20, 1766; moved to Warren County, N.C., in…Shirley MacLaine Biography
Shirley MacLaineactressBorn: 4/24/1934Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia Academy Award-winning actress whose screen talents range from dancing the can-can to playing the part of an aging eccentric. Her…East India Company, British
(Encyclopedia) East India Company, British, 1600–1874, company chartered by Queen Elizabeth I for trade with Asia. The original object of the group of merchants involved was to break the Dutch…filibuster
(Encyclopedia) filibuster, term used to designate obstructionist tactics in legislative assemblies. It has particular reference to the U.S. Senate, where the tradition of unlimited debate is very…Stresemann, Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Stresemann, GustavStresemann, Gustavg&oobreve;sˈtäf shtrāˈzəmän [key], 1878–1929, German statesman. A founder (1902) and director (until 1918) of the Association of Saxon…Herb Porter Biography
Herb PorterAge: 84 mechanic whose engine work helped drivers like Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford and A.J. Foyt win Indianapolis 500 titles; along with partner Rick Long, owned Speedway Engine…Murray Burnett 1997 Deaths
Murray Burnettplaywright With June Alison, Burnett penned the play Everybody Comes to Rick's, which never made it to the stage but did find a home on the big screen as Casablanca. Burnett…2011 Newbery Medal and Honor Books
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…The Magnificent Seven
CBSSpring Midseason ReplacementSaturday 8:00–9:00 p.m.Cast: Michael Biehn, Eric Close, Rick Worthy, Anthony Starke, Dale Midkiff, Ron Perlman, Andrew Kavovit and Laurie Holden StarBased on…Robert BURNS, Congress, NH (1792-1866)
BURNS Robert , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Hudson, Hillsboro County, N.H., December 12, 1792; moved with his parents in childhood to Rumney, Grafton County; studied medicine in…Trending
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