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Hispanic American Leaders and Activists

// Cite Antonia Novello Aníbal Acevedo-Vila, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Joe Baca, U.S. congressman Herman Badillo, U.S. congressman Joan Baez, folk singer…

Robert Palmer 1997 Deaths

Robert Palmermusic critic, historian, musician, producer One of the country's premier music critics and writers, Palmer covered alternative music, jazz, blues and roots for scholarly and…

Helen Carter 1998 Deaths

Helen CarterAge: 70singer, songwriter, musician Helen was a member of the Carter family band that played a significant role in the development of country music. The band's influence is still…

Townes Van Zandt 1997 Deaths

Townes Van Zandt singer, songwriter Van Zandt's spare delivery and melancholy lyrics influenced folk and rock musicians such as Steve Earle, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson,…

Hilary and Jackie

Director: Anand TuckerWriter: Frank Cottrell BoyceOctober; R; 121 minutesRelease:12/98Cast: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, David Morrissey and James Frain Stirring cello sonorities frame…

HALL, John, Congress, NY (1948)

HALL John , a Representative from New York; born in Baltimore, Md., July 23, 1948; graduated from Notre Dame High School, Elmira, N.Y.; attended Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Ind., 1964-1965…

Liliuokalani Biography

LiliuokalaniHawaiian queenBorn: 1838 Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She took the throne in 1891 following the death of her brother, King Kalakaua.…

Walt Whitman: Laws for Creations

Laws for CreationsLaws for creations, For strong artists and leaders, for fresh broods of teachers and perfect literats for America, For noble savans and coming musicians. All must have…