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Samuel Wells MORRIS, Congress, PA (1786-1847)

MORRIS, Samuel Wells, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., September 1, 1786; pursued an academic course at Princeton College; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

Orville Wright

Born: 1871Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio Flying machine—The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled flight of a heavier than air machine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903…

Wilbur Wright

Born: 1867Birthplace: Millville, Ind. Flying machine—The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled flight of a heavier than air machine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in…

Elizabeth City

(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth City, city (2020 pop. 18,631), seat of Pasquotank co., NE N.C., a port of entry on the Pasquotank River (which, with the…

Speed of First Flight

The Question: How fast did the original Wright brothers' airplane fly? The Answer: The first successful flight orchestrated by the Wright brothers…

Ginger Rogers

(Virginia McMath)actress, dancerBorn: 7/16/1911Birthplace: Independence, Missouri Academy Award-winning film and stage actress and dancer who appeared in several romantic comedies with her dancing…

Jason Finn

musician Drummer and singer who forms the group, The Presidents of the United States of America, along with Dave Dederer (vocals, three string guitbass) and Chris Ballew (vocals, two-string basitar…