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Knox, John

(Encyclopedia) Knox, John, 1514?–1572, Scottish religious reformer, founder of Scottish Presbyterianism. In 1557 the Scottish Protestant nobles signed their First Covenant, banding together to…

Joseph Kemp TOOLE, Congress, MT (1851-1929)

TOOLE, Joseph Kemp, a Delegate from the Territory of Montana; born in Savannah, Andrew County, Mo., May 12, 1851; attended the public schools in St. Joseph, Mo., and the Western Military…

Robert Guy TORRICELLI, Congress, NJ (1951)

Senate Years of Service: 1997-2003Party: DemocratTORRICELLI, Robert Guy, a Representative and a Senator from New Jersey; born in Paterson, N.J., August 27, 1951; long-time resident of…

David McKendree KEY, Congress, TN (1824-1900)

Senate Years of Service: 1875-1877Party: DemocratKEY, David McKendree, a Senator from Tennessee; born near Greeneville, Greene County, Tenn., January 27, 1824; attended the common schools;…

Amos Jay CUMMINGS, Congress, NY (1841-1902)

CUMMINGS, Amos Jay, a Representative from New York; born in Conkling, Broome County, N.Y., May 15, 1841; attended the common schools; apprenticed to the printing trade when twelve years of age…

Atlantic Hurricane Names

Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…