(Encyclopedia) Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, officially the Lucius J. Kellam, Jr. Bridge-Tunnel, 17.6 mi (28.2 km) long, across the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, E Va., connecting Cape Charles with…
(Encyclopedia) Jackson, Jesse Louis, 1941–, African-American political leader, clergyman, and civil-rights activist, b. Greenville, S.C. Raised in poverty, he attended the Chicago Theological…
Throughout U.S. history, there have been several close presidential races. This top ten closest U.S. presidential elections list is based on the combination of popular vote, electoral vote, and…
MILNES, William, Jr., a Representative from Virginia; born in Yorkshire, England, December 8, 1827; immigrated to the United States in 1829 with his parents, who settled in Pottsville, Pa.;…
MONTGOMERY, Daniel, Jr., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Londonderry, Chester County, Pa., October 30, 1765; moved to Danville, Pa.; chief promoter of turnpike roads in the section…
MOORE, Arch Alfred, Jr., (father of Shelley Moore Capito), a Representative from West Virginia; born in Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va., April 16, 1923; attended, Lafayette College,…
MOWRY, Daniel, Jr., a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Smithfield, Providence County, R.I., August 17, 1729; received a limited schooling and learned the cooperâs trade; town clerk of…
Senate Years of Service: 1893-1899Party: DemocratMURPHY, Edward, Jr., a Senator from New York; born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., December 15, 1836; attended the common schools; graduated…
MURRAY, Thomas, Jr., (cousin of John Murray), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Potts Grove, East Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, Pa., in 1770; attended private…