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Pulitzer Prizes: News Photography
Winners from 1942 to present 1942 Milton Brooks (Detroit News) 1943 Frank…C. H. Ranulf COMPTON, Congress, CT (1878-1974)
COMPTON C. H. Ranulf , a Representative from Connecticut; born in Poe, Allen County, Ind., September 16, 1878; attended the public schools at Indianapolis, Ind.; was graduated from the Howe…John M. C. SMITH, Congress, MI (1853-1923)
SMITH John M. C. , a Representative from Michigan; born in Belfast, Ireland, February 6, 1853; immigrated to the United States in 1855 with his parents, who settled near Plymouth, Ohio; attended…Mitchum, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Mitchum, Robert (Robert Charles Duran Mitchum), 1917–97, American film actor, b. Bridgeport, Conn. He found extra work and bit parts in early 1940s movies, and first achieved wide…Markham, Sir Clements Robert
(Encyclopedia) Markham, Sir Clements RobertMarkham, Sir Clements Robertmärˈkəm [key], 1830–1916, English geographer and writer. While in the navy he served on a British expedition (1850–51) to the…fashion
(Encyclopedia) fashion, in dress, the prevailing mode affecting modifications in costume. Styles in Asia have been characterized by freedom from change, and ancient Greek and Roman dress preserved…2003 Nobel Prize Winners
Peace: Shirin Ebadi (Iran), for her work as a human rights activist and lawyer.Literature: J. M. Coetzee (South Africa).Physics: Alexei A. Abrikosov (Russia, U.S.), Anthony J. Leggett (UK, U.…Lorde, Audrey Geraldine
(Encyclopedia) Lorde, Audre, 1934–1992, African-American poet, essayist, and civil rights activist, b. New York City, grad. Columbia (M.L.S. 1961).…Nanteuil, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Nanteuil, RobertNanteuil, Robertrōbĕrˈ näNtöˈyə [key], 1623?–1678, French draftsman and engraver. His pastel portraits gained him popularity, and in 1658 Louis XIV made him draftsman…Laurent, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Laurent, RobertLaurent, Robertrōbârˈ lôrĕntˈ [key], 1890–1970, American sculptor, b. France. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and later studied in Rome. Progressing from early…Trending
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