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Capetians

(Encyclopedia) CapetiansCapetianskəpēˈshənz [key], royal house of France that ruled continuously from 987 to 1328; it takes its name from Hugh Capet. Related branches of the family (see Valois;…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…

Eisenhower, Dwight David

(Encyclopedia) Eisenhower, Dwight DavidEisenhower, Dwight Davidīˈzənhouˌər [key], 1890–1969, American general and 34th President of the United States, b. Denison, Tex.; his nickname was “Ike.”…

Rowse, A. L.

Shakespearean scholarBirthplace: Austell, EnglandBorn: 1903Died: 1997

Edwin A. Robinson

Robinson, Edwin Arlington[1869-1935](3)Born at Head Tide, Maine, Dec. 22, 1869. Educated at Harvard University. Mr. Robinson is a psychological poet of great subtlety; his poems are usually…

A. Bartlett Giamatti

A. Bartlett GiamattiBorn: Apr. 4, 1938Scholar and 7th commissioner of baseball banned Pete Rose for life for betting on Major League games and associating with known gamblers; also served as…

Ben A. Jones

Ben A. JonesBorn: Dec. 31, 1882Horse racing Calumet Farm trainer (1939-47); saddled 6 Kentucky Derby champions, including 2 Triple Crown winners—Whirlaway in 1941 and Citation in '48.Died:…

Benjamin A. Rubin

Benjamin A. Rubin Born: 1917Birthplace: New York City Bifurcated vaccination needle—Until 1967 smallpox killed at least 2 million people annually. In 1980 the World Health Organization…