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1997 CMA Awards

The 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 24, 1997 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Strawberry Wine,” Deana…

Winthrop Murray CRANE, Congress, MA (1853-1920)

Senate Years of Service: 1904-1913Party: RepublicanCRANE, Winthrop Murray, a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Dalton, Mass., April 23, 1853; attended the public schools of Dalton, Wilbraham…

John William JONES, Congress, GA (1806-1871)

JONES, John William, a Representative from Georgia; born in Rockville, Montgomery County, Md., April 14, 1806; moved to Kentucky in 1810 with his parents, who settled in Nicholas (now Bourbon…

Murry, John Middleton

(Encyclopedia) Murry, John Middleton, 1889–1957, English critic and editor. In 1919 he became editor of the Athenaeum and in 1923 founded his own review, the Adelphi, with which he was associated…

Halloween Movies for Kids

by Beth Rowen< Previous Next > Hocus Pocus PG This perennial Halloween favorite features three sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and…

Charles Lewis SCOTT, Congress, CA (1827-1899)

SCOTT, Charles Lewis, a Representative from California; born in Richmond, Henrico County, Va., January 23, 1827; attended the public schools and Richmond Academy and was graduated from the…

William Levi DAWSON, Congress, IL (1886-1970)

DAWSON, William Levi, a Representative from Illinois; born in Albany, Dougherty County, Ga., April 26, 1886; attended the public schools and Kent College of Law, Chicago, Ill.; was graduated…

The Supreme Court: Mandating Criminal Rights

Mandating Criminal RightsThe Supreme CourtWarren CourtA Court DividedDesegregating SchoolsMandating Criminal RightsFocusing on Personal RightsLeaving the Court The next major focus for the…

Professional Golf

The four major events in men's professional golf are the Masters, the British Open, the U.S. Open, and the PGA Championship. The four events form what is known as the Grand Slam. No player has ever…