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William Henry HARRIES, Congress, MN (1843-1921)

HARRIES William Henry , a Representative from Minnesota; born near Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, January 15, 1843; moved to La Crosse, Wis.; enlisted as a private in Company B, Second Regiment…

Pearl Jam Biography

Pearl Jamalternative rock band One of several Seattle-based grunge bands, Pearl Jam found a following during the 1990s. The group's first album, Ten (1991), established the band with songs…

Thora Birch Biography

Thora BirchactressBorn: 3/11/1982Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Birch, who was named after the Norse god of thunder, began exhibiting her thespian talents as a toddler, landing parts in TV…

Patty Schemel Biography

musicianBorn: April 24, 1967Birthplace: Marysville, Washington At age 11, Patty Schemel learned how to play the drums. By age 15, she had formed her first band,…

U.S. Cities with the Worst Road Rage

by Amy Fletcher Related Links Improper Driving as a Factor in AccidentsMost and Least Knowledgeable U.S. DriversMost Dangerous Mode of TransportationIn a survey conducted by…

The Louisiana Purchase: Overview

The Louisiana Purchase In this transaction with France, signed on April 30, 1803, the United States purchased 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. For…

You've Got Mail

Director:Nora EphronWriters:Nora Ephron and Delia EphronWarner Bros.; R; 110 minutesRelease:12/98Cast:Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton , Dave Chappelle, Steve Zahn, and Greg…