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Crittenden, John Jordan
(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787–1863, U.S. public official, b. Woodford co., Ky. A Kentucky legislator (1811–17), Crittenden entered the U.S. Senate (1817–19) but resigned to resume…Brandywine, battle of
(Encyclopedia) Brandywine, battle of, in the American Revolution, fought Sept. 11, 1777, along Brandywine Creek. The creek, formed by two small branches in SE Pennsylvania, flows southeast to join,…Timeline: White House Intrusions
From gate crashers to fence jumpers, several uninvited guests have attempted to gain access to the White House over the years. 1840 1912 1974 1985 1994…Lincoln, Mary Todd
(Encyclopedia) Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818–82, wife of Abraham Lincoln, b. Lexington, Ky. Of a good Kentucky family, she was living with her sister, daughter-in-law of Gov. Ninian Edwards of Illinois,…D'Avenant, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) D'Avenant or Davenant, Sir WilliamD'Avenant or Davenant, Sir Williamdăvˈənənt [key], 1606–68, English poet, playwright, and theatrical producer. His life and work bridge the gap…Burial Places of the Presidents
Learn where each deceased U.S. president is buried, from George Washington in Virginia to Ronald Reagan in California. President Burial place Washington Mt. Vernon, Va. J. Adams…George GRAY, Congress, DE (1840-1925)
Senate Years of Service: 1885-1899 Party: Democrat GRAY George , a Senator from Delaware; born in New Castle, New Castle County, Del., May 4, 1840; attended the common schools and graduated…Philander Chase KNOX, Congress, PA (1853-1921)
Senate Years of Service: 1904-1909; 1917-1921 Party: Republican; Republican KNOX Philander Chase , a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., May 6, 1853; attended the…John Coit SPOONER, Congress, WI (1843-1919)
Senate Years of Service: 1885-1891; 1897-1907 Party: Republican; Republican SPOONER John Coit , a Senator from Wisconsin; born in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Ind., January 6, 1843; moved to…picketing
(Encyclopedia) picketing, act of patrolling a place of work affected by a strike in order to discourage its patronage, to make public the workers' grievances, and in some cases to prevent…Trending
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