rock group The tumultuous off-stage life of lead singer and guitarist Courtney Love > her 1992 marriage to Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and the couple's well publicized drug problems—has sometimes…
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journalist, public officialBorn: 6/5/1934Birthplace: Hugo, Oklahoma Bill Moyers has had a long and varied career that includes a stint as deputy director of the Peace Corps (1961–63). A special…
TIBBATTS, John Wooleston, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Lexington, Ky., June 12, 1802; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1826 and commenced practice…
LEWIS, William J., a Representative from Virginia; born in Augusta County, Va., July 4, 1766; attended the common schools; member of the State house of delegates; elected as a Republican to…
MILLER, Pleasant Moorman, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Va., birth date unknown; moved to Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tenn., in 1796, and thence to…
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