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John RANDOLPH, Congress, VA (1773-1833)

Senate Years of Service: 1825-1827 Party: Jacksonian RANDOLPH John , a Representative and a Senator from Virginia; born in Cawsons, Prince George County, Va., June 2, 1773; known as John Randolph…

Cato V

Cato VNovember 22, 1787by CatoTo the Citizens of the State of New York.In my last number I endeavored to prove that the language of the article relative to the establishment of the executive…

A Plea for the Right of Recall

A Plea for the Right of Recallby AMICUS appeared in the Columbian Herald, August 28, 1788.See also Federalist No. 53Some time before a Convention of the United States was held, I mentioned in…

John Roy LYNCH, Congress, MS (1847-1939)

LYNCH John Roy , a Representative from Mississippi; born near Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La., September 10, 1847; after his father's death moved with his mother to Natchez, Miss., in 1863, where…

British Parliament: The Quartering Act of 1765

The Quartering Act of 1765British Parliament24 March 1765An act to amend and render more effectual, in his Majesty's dominions in America, an act passed in this present session of parliament…

British Parliament: The Stamp Act

The Stamp ActBritish Parliament1765 An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the…

Famous Firsts by Asian Americans

From politicians to professional athletes Notable Asian Americans » Government and Politics Business and Media Sports Literature Film & Television Musicians…