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Campin, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Campin, RobertCampin, Robertkämˈpĭn [key], 1378–1444, Flemish painter who with the van Eycks ranks as a founder of the Netherlandish school. He has been identified as the Master of…

John Phillips SAYLOR, Congress, PA (1908-1973)

SAYLOR John Phillips , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pa., July 23, 1908; attended the public schools in Johnstown, Pa.; was graduated from…

Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The medal was established by President…

Pulitzer Prizes: Special Local Reporting

1964James V. Magee, Albert V. Gaudiosi, and Frederick A. Meyer (Philadelphia Bulletin)1965Gene Goltz (Houston Post)1966John A. Frasca (Tampa Tribune)1967Gene Miller (Miami Herald)1968J.…

Facts About Senators

Oldest, youngest, first female, and other famous firsts by Ann-Marie Imbornoni The first woman to serve as a senator was Rebecca Felton, D-Ga., who was appointed to the post in…

2012 PEN Literary Award Winners

Find a partial list of this year's winners below. For a complete list, go to PEN awards. Socially Engaged Fiction Good Kings, Bad Kings by Susan Nussbaum…

David VITTER, Congress, LA (1961)

Senate Years of Service: 2005-2017 Party: Republican VITTER David , a Senator and a Representative from Louisiana; born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., May 3, 1961; A.B., Harvard University,…

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Maurice F. Rabb, Jr.Joseph Rainey Virginia RandolphNancy Davis ReaganBenjamin ReifelHiram RevelsJoseph Jones ReynoldsCondoleezza RiceBill RichardsonElliot RichardsonNorbert RillieuxJ.…

Biographies of Famous African Americans

  Aaliyah–Ewing | Farmer–Innis | Jackson–Ludacris | Mac–Puckett | Rabb–Swoopes | Tanner–Van Der Zee Browse by category Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious…

Schomburgk, Sir Robert Hermann

(Encyclopedia) Schomburgk, Sir Robert HermannSchomburgk, Sir Robert Hermannshŏmˈbərk [key], 1804–65, English traveler and explorer, b. Germany. Under the direction of the Royal Geographical Society…