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dark horse

(Encyclopedia) dark horse, in U.S. politics, a person unexpectedly chosen by a major party as a candidate for public office, especially for the presidency. A presidential dark horse is usually chosen…

Pillow, Gideon Johnson

(Encyclopedia) Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806–78, American general, b. Williamson co., Tenn. In the Mexican War he was appointed brigadier general of Tennessee volunteers by his former law partner,…

Party Conventions - History

Today's pep rallies, yesterday's battlegrounds by Beth Rowen Protesters Shannon Collins and Olivia Christian at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith Related…

Zodiac Signs of the Presidents

The Question: What zodiac sign have the most presidents been born under? The Answer: It is a tie. There have been five Scorpio (Oct.…

William Hawkins POLK, Congress, TN (1815-1862)

POLK, William Hawkins, (brother of James Knox Polk), a Representative from Tennessee; born in Maury County, Tenn., May 24, 1815; attended the city schools, Columbia, Tenn., and the University…

Polk, Leonidas Lafayette

(Encyclopedia) Polk, Leonidas Lafayette, 1837–92, American agrarian leader, b. Anson co., N.C. After studying agriculture at Davidson College, he managed a plantation in North Carolina, served with…

Dallas, George Mifflin

(Encyclopedia) Dallas, George Mifflin, 1792–1864, American statesman, vice president of the United States (1845–49), b. Philadelphia; son of Alexander James Dallas. He read law, was admitted (1813)…

Isaac TOUCEY, Congress, CT (1792-1869)

Senate Years of Service: 1852-1857Party: DemocratTOUCEY, Isaac, a Representative and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Newtown, Fairfield County, Conn., November 15, 1792; pursued classical…

Daniel K. Ludwig

shipping magnateBorn: 6/24/1897Birthplace: South Haven, Mich. He went into business for himself at 19, he continuously upgraded and improved the services he offered until National Bulk Carriers had…

R. K. Narayan

Rasipuram Krishnaswamy NarayanwriterBorn: 10/10/1906Birthplace: Madras, India prolific Indian writer whose exquisitely crafted novels provided witty and perceptive observations about life in India…