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Perkins, Frances

(Encyclopedia) Perkins, Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. Secretary of Labor (1933–45), b. Boston. She worked at Hull House, was executive secretary of the New York Consumers' League (1910–12) and of the New…

Bahamas, The

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 5/14/2012 Governor Gen. Arthur FOULKES Prime Min. Perry CHRISTIE Dep. Prime Min.…

Henry Moore TELLER, Congress, CO (1830-1914)

Senate Years of Service: 1876-1882; 1885-1897; 1897-1901; 1901-1909Party: Republican; Republican; Silver Republican; DemocratTELLER, Henry Moore, a Senator from Colorado; born in Granger,…

George WASHINGTON, Congress, VA (1732-1799)

WASHINGTON, George, (granduncle of George Corbin Washington), a Delegate from Virginia and first President of the United States; born at “Wakefield,” near Popes Creek, Westmoreland County…

John HOLMES, Congress, MA (1773-1843)

Senate Years of Service: 1820-1827; 1829-1833Party: Democratic Republican; Adams RepublicanHOLMES, John, a Representative from Massachusetts and a Senator from Maine; born in Kingston, Mass.,…

Charles James FAULKNER, Congress, WV (1806-1884)

FAULKNER, Charles James, (father of Charles James Faulkner [1847-1929]), a Representative from Virginia and from West Virginia; born in Martinsburg, Va. (now West Virginia), July 6, 1806; was…

Nobel Prize History

History of the world's most famous prizes by Beth Rowen Quiz: Nobel Prize History Quiz: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Quiz: Women Nobel Prize Winners Prizes by Year 2016 Winners 2015…