(Encyclopedia) Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank Baum)Baum, L. Frankbôm [key], 1856–1919, American journalist, playwright, and author of children's stories, b. Chittenango, N.Y. He and his family moved to…
(Encyclopedia) Union party, in American history.
1 Coalition of Republicans and War Democrats in the election of 1864. Abraham Lincoln was renominated for President with Andrew Johnson, the…
Throughout the world are places of special significance to different religious groups. Here's just a sampling of the world's sacred spots. The Holy Land—a collective name for Israel, Jordan, and…
media journalist, authorBorn: 4/17/1923Birthplace: Dakota City, Iowa Grey-haired journalist who laced his commentary with wry wit and was one of the first correspondents on 60 Minutes. Having…
BLISS, Philemon, a Representative from Ohio; born in Canton, Conn., July 28, 1813; attended Fairfield Academy and Hamilton College; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840 and commenced…
CLARKE, Sidney, a Representative from Kansas; born in Southbridge, Worcester County, Mass., October 16, 1831; attended the public schools; publisher of the Southbridge Press in 1854; settled…
COMINGO, Abram, a Representative from Missouri; born near Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky., January 9, 1820; attended the common and high schools and was graduated from Centre College, Danville…
(Encyclopedia) Loyalists, in the American Revolution, colonials who adhered to the British cause. The patriots referred to them as Tories. Although Loyalists were found in all social classes and…
Bande Dessinée, Manga Kissa, Splash Page, and more by Jennie Wood A-Q | R-W AmeriManga Manga-style comics created by American artists. Ani-manga A term used to describe comics produced…
musician, songwriterBorn: 7/6/1953Birthplace: Austin, Texas Singer-songwriter whose intelligent rendering of folk and “rockabilly” music has created a small legion of dedicated fans. Griffith has…
