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Edwin James JORDEN, Congress, PA (1863-1903)

JORDEN, Edwin James, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Spring Hill, near Towanda, Bradford County, Pa., August 30, 1863; attended the common schools and Keystone Academy; was…

Bill FOSTER, Congress, IL (1955)

FOSTER, Bill, a Representative from Illinois; born in Madison, Wis., October 7, 1955; B. A. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis., 1975; Ph. D., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.,…

William WOODS, Congress, NY (1790-1837)

WOODS, William, a Representative from New York; born in Washington County, N.Y., in 1790; received a limited schooling; moved to Bath, Steuben County, N.Y., in 1813; studied law; was admitted…

World Cup: Italy

Italy (Group B)FIFA World Ranking: 14 Players to Watch: Alessandro Del Piero (F), Paolo Maldini (D), Gianluca Pagliuca (GK) Prospects: They are the team to beat in Group B. Could have tough…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…

Irving G. Thalberg

movie executiveBorn: 5/30/1899Birthplace: New York City A film industry Wunderkind, Thalberg was promoted from his post as secretary to Universal Film Manufacturing in New York to reorganize…

Korean War (1950–1953)

1950North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea (June 25). UN calls for cease-fire and asks UN members to assist South Korea (June 27). Truman orders U.S. forces into Korea (June 27). North…

Food for Fighting

“An army marches on its stomach” goes an old saying. Today, many foods that were first designed for soldiers' stomachs have found their way into ours. Did you know that granola bars, instant…

Supreme Court Facts

Youngest justice appointed: Joseph Story (age 32)Oldest justice appointed: Horace Lurton (age 65)Oldest justice to serve: Oliver Wendell Holmes (retired at age 90)Shortest term as chief justice:…

William Jennings JEFFERSON, Congress, LA (1947)

JEFFERSON, William Jennings, a Representative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern…