(Encyclopedia) Cardozo, Benjamin NathanCardozo, Benjamin Nathankärdōˈzō [key], 1870–1938, American jurist, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1932–38), b. New York City. Educated at…
(Encyclopedia) caricature, a satirical drawing, plastic representation, or description which, through exaggeration of natural features, makes its subject appear ridiculous. Although 16th-century…
(Encyclopedia) Samak SundaravejSamak Sundaravejsäˈmäk s&oomacr;ntärəwāˈ [key], 1935–2009, Thai political leader, prime minister of Thailand (2008), b. Bangkok. He earned a law degree from…
Fashion icons, matching outfits for dogs and their owners, and more were notable challenges in this season by Mark Hughes Project Runway Quizzes Project Runway Quiz…
GRANT, Robert Allen, a Representative from Indiana; born near Bourbon, Marshall County, Ind., July 31, 1905; moved to Hamlet, Ind., in 1912 and to South Bend, Ind., in 1922; attended the…
HALL, Homer William, a Representative from Illinois; born in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ill., July 22, 1870; moved with his parents to Bloomington, Ill., in 1876; attended the public schools…
BETTS, Samuel Rossiter, a Representative from New York; born in Richmond, Berkshire County, Mass., June 8, 1787; was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1806; studied law…
LAW, Richard, (father of Lyman Law and grandfather of John Law), a Delegate from Connecticut; born in Milford, Conn., March 7, 1733; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale…
CUMMINGS, Herbert Wesley, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, Pa., July 13, 1873; attended the public schools; was graduated from…
DAUGHERTY, James Alexander, a Representative from Missouri; born in Athens, McMinn County, Tenn., August 30, 1847, attended the common schools; moved to Missouri with his parents, who settled…
