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Jack Bascom BROOKS, Congress, TX (1922)

BROOKS, Jack Bascom, a Representative from Texas; born in Crowley, Acadia Parish, La., December 18, 1922; moved with his family to Beaumont, Tex., in 1927; attended public schools and Lamar…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Jack-of-All-Trades

Jack-of-All-TradesAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food The next…

Theodore Harold Maiman

Born: 1927Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Ruby laser systems—In 1960 Maiman built and patented the prototype of the ruby laser. The amplified light of the laser has many uses in industry, surgery,…

2006 Olympics: Snowboarding, Men's

Halfpipe Score refers to the boarders' highest after the two runs.     Score 1 Kelly Clark, USA 47.9 2 Doriane Vidal, FRA 43.0 3 Fabienne Reuteler, SWI 39.7 Other…

Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865

Lincoln, Abraham (president of U.S.): Shot April 14, 1865, in Washington, DC, by John Wilkes Booth; died April 15.Seward, William H. (secretary of state): Escaped assassination (though injured)…

Summers Melville JACK, Congress, PA (1852-1945)

JACK, Summers Melville, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Summersville, Jefferson County, Pa., July 18, 1852; attended the public and private schools of Jefferson County and the…

Jack Richard MILLER, Congress, IA (1916-1994)

Senate Years of Service: 1961-1973Party: RepublicanMILLER, Jack Richard, a Senator from Iowa; born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., June 6, 1916; moved to Sioux City, Iowa, with his parents in…

QUINN, John Francis (Jack), Congress, NY (1951)

QUINN, John Francis (Jack), a Representative from New York; born in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., April 13, 1951; B.A., Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y., 1973, M.A., State University of New York,…

John Francis (Jack) QUINN, Congress, NY (1951)

QUINN, John Francis (Jack), a Representative from New York; born in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., April 13, 1951; B.A., Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y., 1973, M.A., State University of New York…

REED, John F. (Jack), Congress, RI (1949)

Senate Years of Service: 1997- Party: Democrat REED, John F. (Jack), a Representative and a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., November 12, 1949; attended St. Matthew’s…