(Encyclopedia) Lehman, Herbert HenryLehman, Herbert Henrylēˈmən [key], 1878–1963, American political leader, b. New York City. At first an executive of a textile firm, he became (1908) a partner in…
(Encyclopedia) Ernest I, 1784–1844, duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (see under Saxe-Coburg); brother of Leopold I of Belgium, uncle of Queen Victoria of England, and father of Victoria's consort, Prince…
novelistBorn: 7/21/1899Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois Nobel Prize-winning novelist and short-story writer considered spokesman of the “lost generation.” His works, which include The Sun Also Rises…
(Ermes Effron Borgnine)actorBorn: 1/24/1917Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut A heavy-set veteran character actor with more than 70 movies to his credit, he earned acclaim as the lonely New York…
LEHMAN, Richard Henry, a Representative from California; born in Sanger, Fresno County, Calif., July 20, 1948; attended public schools; A.A., Fresno City College, 1968; attended California…
LEHMAN, William, a Representative from Florida; born in Selma, Dallas County, Ala., October 5, 1913; graduated from Dallas Academy and Selma High School, Selma, Ala., 1930; B.S., University of…
biologist, educatorBorn: 8/14/1883Birthplace: Charleston, S.C. Although he was born in the segregated conditions of the South, Ernest Everett Just became one of the most highly respected scientists…
Born: 1893Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio Thio-barbituric acid derivatives—Volwiler and Tabern came up with Pentothal when they were seeking an anesthetic which could be injected directly into the…
Born: 1901Birthplace: Canton, So. Dakota Method and apparatus for the acceleration of ions—Lawrence's cyclotron enabled him to study the structure of the atom, transmute certain elements, and…
