TODD, John Blair Smith, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota; born in Lexington, Ky., April 4, 1814; moved with his parents to Illinois in 1827; attended private schools; was graduated from…
VREELAND, Albert Lincoln, a Representative from New Jersey; born in East Orange, Essex County, N.J., July 2, 1901; attended the public schools; served as ambulance driver for the American Red…
QUITMAN, John Anthony, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, N.Y., September 1, 1798; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Hartwick Seminary in…
KEITT, Laurence Massillon, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Orangeburg District, S.C., October 4, 1824; pursued classical studies and was graduated from South Carolina College (…
HOLLAND, James, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Anson County, near the present town of Rutherfordton, N.C., in 1754; received a very limited education; was a major in the State…
U.S. Military Academy Established in 1802 by an act of Congress, the U.S. Military Academy is located in West Point, N.Y. To gain admission a candidate must first secure a nomination from a member of…
The Liberty Bell was cast in England in 1752 for the Pennsylvania Statehouse (now named Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. It was recast in Philadelphia in 1753. It is inscribed with the words, “…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population reached 6 billion on July 19, 1999, at about 12:24:02 AM GMT (July 18 at 8:24:02 PM EDT). The Census figure is an estimate and not meant to…
Hot Dog History
In honor of National Hot Dog Month, some answers to those dogging questions
by Mike Morrison
July is National Hot Dog Month, and according to the…
If you say, “O Canada”, chances are that people will know what you are talking about. Many know the Great White North for its variety of wildlife, interesting food combinations, gorgeous landscape,…
