(Encyclopedia) Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, American poet, short-story writer, and critic, b. Boston. He is acknowledged today as one of the most brilliant and original writers in American literature.…
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New Hampshire State Facts
Entered Union: June 21, 1788 (9th State)
Present constitution adopted: 1784
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State abbreviation/Postal code: N.H./NH
Nickname: Granite State
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Dates in left column indicate term in office; birth years are given in parentheses after party affiliation. All terms are for six years and expire in January. Senators listed in italics were…
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