Senate Years of Service: 2005-2009Party: RepublicanMARTINEZ, Melquiades R. (Mel), a Senator from Florida; born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on October 23, 1946; immigrated to the United States in…
(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known role is probably…
musician, actorBorn: 6/26/1956Birthplace: Stockton, California Although he bristles at being labeled a “retro” act, Chris Isaak's mournful, melancholy ballads, full of ache and lost love, suggest…
GOODLING, William Franklin, (son of George Atlee Goodling), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Loganville, York County, Pa., December 5, 1927; graduated from William Penn High School…
HAND, Edward, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Clyduff, County Kings, Ireland, December 31, 1744; accompanied the Eighteenth Royal Irish Regiment to the United States as surgeonâs mate…
BURWELL, William Armisted, a Representative from Virginia; born near Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Va., on March 15, 1780; was graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va…
Introduction flag, piece of cloth, usually bunting or similar light material, plain, colored, or bearing a device, varying in size and shape, but often oblong or square, used as an ensign,…
Entertainer of the YearRonnie MilsapSingle of the Year“Lucille,” Kenny RogersAlbum of the YearRonnie Milsap Live, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Lucille,” Roger Bowling…
NELSON, Thomas, Jr., (father of Hugh Nelson), a Delegate from Virginia; born in Yorktown, Va., on December 26, 1738; attended private schools and was graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge…
Senate Years of Service: 1826-1827Party: AdamsRODNEY, Daniel, a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in Lewes, Sussex County, Del., September 10, 1764; received a limited schooling…
