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Robert BULLOCK, Congress, FL (1828-1905)

BULLOCK Robert , a Representative from Florida; born in Greenville, Pitt County, N.C., December 8, 1828; attended the common schools; moved to Florida in 1844 and settled at Fort King, then a…

Frank Lester GREENE, Congress, VT (1870-1930)

Senate Years of Service: 1923-1930 Party: Republican GREENE Frank Lester , a Representative and a Senator from Vermont; born in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vt., February 10, 1870; attended the…

John Alden and Priscilla Mullins

One of the earliest romances in the American colonies by David Johnson Immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1858 poem, The Courtship of Miles Standish, John Alden's marriage to…

John WILLIAMS, Congress, TN (1778-1837)

Senate Years of Service: 1815-1823 Party: Democratic Republican WILLIAMS John , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Surry County, N.C., January 29, 1778; completed preparatory studies; captain in the…

Chauncey Judd: Longmeadow Brook

Gunn's Barn Pursuit from Bethany Longmeadow Brook The breakfast in the barn was dispatched speedily and in silence; and then Graham, drawing his pipe from his pocket, and lighting it…

Chauncey Judd: Seizure of Henry Wooster

Wooster's Barn Negro Patriotism Seizure of Henry Wooster When the teamsmen had reached a safe distance from the barn, Graham sprang from his biding-place, and began to swear at the…

2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Hustle   Captain…