(Encyclopedia) Sun Belt or Sunbelt, southern tier of the United States, focused on Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California, and extending as far north as Virginia. The term gained wide use in the…
surfer sound rock group One of the most popular and influential American rock 'n roll bands, The Beach Boys were founded by the three Wilson brothers. Known for their lush harmonies and rock 'n…
KENT, William, a Representative from California; born in Chicago, Ill., March 29, 1864; moved to California in 1871 with his parents, who settled in Marin County; attended private schools in…
CURRY, Charles Forrest, (father of Charles Forrest Curry, Jr.), a Representative from California; born in Naperville, Du Page County, Ill., March 14, 1858; attended the common schools and the…
(Encyclopedia) vineyard, land on which cultivation of the grape—known as viticulture—takes place. As many as 40 varieties of grape, Vitis vinifera, are known. The few that grow wild are generally not…
radio talk show hostBirthplace: New York, N.Y. Schlessinger received a BS in biological sciences from the State University of New York at Stonybrook, two master's degrees and a doctorate in…
OSE, Doug, a Representative from California; born in Sacramento, Sacramento, Calif., June 27, 1955; graduated from Rio Americano High School; B.S., University of California, Berkeley, Calif.,…
wine vintnerDied: February 4, 2008 (St. Helena, California) Best Known as: vintner who owned Sterling Vineyards and Newton Vineyard in the Napa Valley…
YORTY, Samuel William, a Representative from California; born in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebr., October 1, 1909; attended the public schools of Lincoln, Nebr.; moved to Los Angeles, Calif…
Senate Years of Service: 1953-1969Party: RepublicanKUCHEL, Thomas Henry, a Senator from California; born in Anaheim, Orange County, Calif., August 15, 1910; attended the public schools;…
