LUCAS, Ken, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Kenton County, Ky., August 22, 1933; graduated from University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., 1955; M.B.A., Xavier University, 1970; United…
DERRICK, Butler Carson, Jr., a Representative from South Carolina; born in Springfield, Hampden County, Mass., September 30, 1936; attended the public schools in Mayesville, S.C., and Florence…
TALLON, Robert Mooneyhan, Jr. (Robin), a Representative from South Carolina; born in Hemingway, Williamsburg County, S.C., August 8, 1946; graduated from Dillon High School, Dillon, S.C., 1964…
The Question: When is Nurses' Day observed? The Answer: National Nurses' Week is celebrated May 6-12 each year. Although a National Nurses' Day was first…
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(Encyclopedia) Maynard, George Willoughby, 1843–1923, American figure, marine, and mural painter, b. Washington, D.C., studied at the National Academy of Design and in Florence and Antwerp. Maynard…
ALMON, Edward Berton, a Representative from Alabama; born near Moulton, Lawrence County, Ala., April 18, 1860; attended the rural schools; was graduated from the State Normal College, Florence…
