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Stephen Mallory WHITE, Congress, CA (1853-1901)

Senate Years of Service: 1893-1899Party: DemocratWHITE, Stephen Mallory, a Senator from California; born in San Francisco, Calif., January 19, 1853; moved with his parents to Santa Cruz County…

Wilbur McKee WHITE, Congress, OH (1890-1973)

WHITE, Wilbur McKee, a Representative from Ohio; born near Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, February 22, 1890; educated in the rural schools and the Hillsboro High School; Marietta (Ohio)…

William John WHITE, Congress, OH (1850-1923)

WHITE, William John, a Representative from Ohio; born at Rice Lake, Ontario, Canada, October 7, 1850; moved to the United States in 1857 with his parents, who settled in Cleveland, Ohio;…

Justin Rice WHITING, Congress, MI (1847-1903)

WHITING, Justin Rice, a Representative from Michigan; born in Bath, Steuben County, N.Y., February 18, 1847; moved to Michigan in 1849 with his parents, who settled in St. Clair; attended the…

Richard Henry WHITING, Congress, IL (1826-1888)

WHITING, Richard Henry, (uncle of Ira Clifton Copley), a Representative from Illinois; born in West Hartford, Conn., January 17, 1826; attended the common schools; moved to Altona, Ill., in…

Giving Pledge Participants

The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…

Charlotte, N.C.

Mayor: Daniel G. Clodfelter (to Nov. 2017) 2010 census population (rank): 731,424 (17); Male: 353,511 (49.0%); Female:…

The History of Black History Month

by Elissa Haney Dr. Carter G. Woodson   Americans have recognized Black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…