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William Schley HOWARD, Congress, GA (1875-1953)

HOWARD, William Schley, (cousin of Augustus O. Bacon), a Representative from Georgia; born in Kirkwood, De Kalb County, Ga., June 29, 1875; attended Neel’s Academy; was a page in the State…

Kids from Ethiopia

Location: East AfricaSchool: Because much of Ethiopia is rural, kids who attend school may have to walk several miles each way.Unlike in most African nations, school in Ethiopia is free. However,…

John Neal ERLENBORN, Congress, IL (1927-2005)

ERLENBORN, John Neal, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., February 8, 1927; graduated from Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst, Ill., 1944; attended…

John Spafford HARRIS, Congress, LA (1825-1906)

Senate Years of Service: 1868-1871Party: RepublicanHARRIS, John Spafford, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Truxton, Cortland County, N.Y., on December 18, 1825; attended the common schools;…

Walker BROOKE, Congress, MS (1813-1869)

Senate Years of Service: 1852-1853Party: WhigBROOKE, Walker, a Senator from Mississippi; born at Page Brooke, near Winchester, Clarke County, Va., December 25, 1813; attended the public…

Best Actor Nominees

The 83rd Academy Award Best Actor Nominees Read biographies of the Best Actor nominees. Find out about all the nominees, from last year's winner Jeff Bridges to front-runner Colin Firth…

Best Actress Nominees

The 83rd Academy Award Best Actress Nominees Read biographies of the Best Actress nominees. Find out about all the nominees, from newcomer Jennifer Lawrence to three-time nominee Annette…

Best Director Nominees

The 83rd Academy Award Best Director Nominees Read biographies of the Best Director nominees. Can you name what three Brad Pitt films that David Fincher has directed? What did Darren Aronofksy…

Best Supporting Actor Nominees

The 83rd Academy Award Best Supporting Actor Nominees Read biographies of the Best Supporting Actor nominees. Find out about all the nominees, from front-runner Christian Bale to first-time…