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Eli Whitney

The Question: Was Eli Whitney an African-American? The Answer: No. Eli Whitney, who invented the cotton gin and was responsible for developing methods of…

Entertainment Bios — G

Milton GablerPeter GabrielClark GableErnesto GalarzaJames GalwayAndy GarciaJerry GarciaRupert GarcíaAva GardnerArt GarfunkelMichael GambonJudy GarlandJaneane GarofaloGreer GarsonJennie GarthCosta-…

Edwin Ruthven MEADE, Congress, NY (1836-1889)

MEADE, Edwin Ruthven, a Representative from New York; born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., July 6, 1836; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1858 and…

Perkins KING, Congress, NY (1784-1857)

KING, Perkins, a Representative from New York; born in New Marlboro, Mass., January 12, 1784; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar; moved to Greenville, N.Y., in…

Perspective

Perspective is a way of showing space in three dimensions. By using perspective, a flat picture can seem to show depth and distance, just as your eye would see it.Cape Cod Evening by Edward Hopper…

Timothy J. RYAN, Congress, OH (1973)

RYAN, Timothy J., a Representative from Ohio; born in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, on July 16, 1973; graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, Warren, Ohio; B.S., Bowling Green State…

Enos HOOK, Congress, PA (1804-1841)

HOOK, Enos, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., December 3, 1804; received a limited schooling; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1826 and…

Edwin Nelson HUBBELL, Congress, NY (1815)

HUBBELL, Edwin Nelson, a Representative from New York; born in Coxsackie, Greene County, N.Y., August 13, 1815; pursued an academic course; several years supervisor of Greene County; elected…

Henry GRIDER, Congress, KY (1796-1866)

GRIDER, Henry, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Garrard County, Ky., July 16, 1796; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Bowling…