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Randy J. TATE, Congress, WA (1965)

TATE Randy J. , a Representative from Washington; born in Puyallup, Pierce County, Wash., November 23, 1965; A.A., Tacoma Community College; B.A., Western Washington University, Bellingham, 1988;…

Gezer

(Encyclopedia) GezerGezergēˈzər [key], ancient city of Canaan, on the coastal plain of Sharon, NW of Jerusalem. Its position guarding the road from Jerusalem to Jaffa has always given it importance,…

Mulready, William

(Encyclopedia) Mulready, WilliamMulready, Williamməlrĕdˈē [key], 1786–1863, Irish genre painter. He began as a drawing master and an illustrator of children's books. After 1809 he devoted himself to…

Fildes, Sir Luke

(Encyclopedia) Fildes, Sir LukeFildes, Sir Lukefīldz [key], 1844–1927, English genre and portrait painter, b. Liverpool. He made drawings for the Graphic and other periodicals and illustrated Dickens…

Wilkie, Sir David

(Encyclopedia) Wilkie, Sir David, 1785–1841, Scottish genre painter. He studied in Edinburgh and at the Royal Academy and won early popularity with his admirable little scenes of everyday life.…

Dallas, Texas

Source: iStock Mayor: Eric Johnson (since 2019) City Manager: T.C. Broadnax 2010 census population (rank): 1,197,816 (9); Male: 598,962 (50.0%); Female: 598,854 (50.0%); White: 607,415 (50…

William SHARON, Congress, NV (1821-1885)

Senate Years of Service: 1875-1881 Party: Republican SHARON William , a Senator from Nevada; born in Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, January 9, 1821; attended Athens College; moved to St.…

Rothenstein, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) Rothenstein, Sir WilliamRothenstein, Sir Williamrōˈthənstīn [key], 1872–1945, English painter and writer. He was well known for his portraits of famous people and for his pictures of…

10. Ragged Glory

By Kevin O'Hare From raw rock 'n' roll and pure pop, to punk, heavy metal and even disco, every decade has had its share of distinctive sounds. So too did the 1990s. In terms of influence, the…

Farish Carter TATE, Congress, GA (1856-1922)

TATE Farish Carter , a Representative from Georgia; born in Jasper, Pickens County, Ga., November 20, 1856; attended the common schools and North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega, Ga.;…