U.S. congresswomanBorn: 1881Birthplace: Saco, Maine Edith Nourse married John J. Rogers, a successful lawyer in Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1912 her husband was elected to Congress and Rogers became…
Born: 1/30/1882Birthplace: Hyde Park, N.Y. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 1882. A Harvard graduate, he attended Columbia Law School and was admitted to the New…
(Encyclopedia) Roosevelt, Eleanor (Anna Eleanor Roosevelt)Roosevelt, Eleanorrōˈzəvĕlt [key], 1884–1962, American humanitarian, b. New York City. The daughter of Elliott Roosevelt and niece of…
(Encyclopedia) Skerrit, Roosevelt, 1972–, Dominican political leader. A member of the Dominica Labor party, he has served in parliament since 2000. He became DLP leader and prime minister in 2004…
An illustrated guide to the first ladies of the United States
Please note: Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Hannah Hoes Van Buren, and Ellen Arthur all died before their husbands became president…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress. After her stage debut in 1912, Evans toured with Ellen Terry. Known for her resonant voice, she worked with the Old Vic (1925–26) and had…
(Encyclopedia) Södergran, Edith IreneSödergran, Edith Irenesöˈdərgrän [key], 1892–1923, Swedish poet, b. St. Petersburg, Russia. Södergran spent most of her adult life in poor health and in isolation…
(Encyclopedia) Roosevelt, Franklin DelanoRoosevelt, Franklin Delanodĕlˈənō [key]Roosevelt, Franklin Delano rōˈzəvĕlt [key], 1882–1945, 32d President of the United States (1933–45), b. Hyde Park, N.Y…
