(Encyclopedia) Bedford, Gunning, Jr., 1747–1812, American political leader, b. Philadelphia. Settling in Delaware, Bedford became a member of the local legislature, attorney general (1784–89), and a…
(Encyclopedia) Shippen, William, Jr., 1736–1808, American surgeon, b. Philadelphia, M.D. Edinburgh, 1761. A pioneer lecturer on anatomy and midwifery, he was instrumental in the organization (1765)…
(Encyclopedia) Ailey, Alvin, Jr.Ailey, Alvin, Jr.āˈlē [key], 1931–89, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Rogers, Tex. Ailey studied in Los Angeles with Lester Horton, whose strong, dramatic…
(Encyclopedia) Ripken, Cal, Jr. (Calvin Edward Ripken, Jr.), 1960–, American baseball player, b. Havre de Grace, Md. The son of a long-time coach and manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization, he…
Senate Years of Service: 1976-1978Party: DemocratANDERSON, Wendell Richard, a Senator from Minnesota; born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., February 1, 1933; educated in the public schools…
BAILEY, R. Wendell, a Representative from Missouri; born in Willow Springs, Mo., July 30, 1940; graduated from Willow Springs High School, Willow Springs, Mo.; B.S., Southwest Missouri State…
Senate Years of Service: 1974-1999Party: DemocratFORD, Wendell Hampton, a Senator from Kentucky; born near Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky., September 8, 1924; attended the public schools of…
(Encyclopedia) Cromwell, OliverCromwell, Oliverkrŏmˈwĕl, krŭmˈ–, –wəl [key], 1599–1658, lord protector of England.
Opinions of Cromwell have always varied widely. His military skill and force of…
