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Bond, J. Max, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Bond, J. Max, Jr., 1935-2009, African-American architect, b. Lexington, Ky., Harvard Univ. (BA, 1955; MA, 1958). Bond’s father, J. Max,…

Rockefeller Foundation

(Encyclopedia) Rockefeller Foundation, philanthropic institution established (1913) by John D. Rockefeller, Sr., to promote “the well-being of mankind throughout the world.” During its first 14 years…

The Supreme Court: Supporting Family Leave

Supporting Family LeaveThe Supreme CourtSeparating Government PowersWho's in Control—the States or the Federal Government?Killing Gun ControlSupporting Family LeaveAccepting Homosexuality…

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Robert Anacletus UnderwoodLila Meade ValentineValmikiNydia VelázquezAnn M. VenemanJesse VenturaHenry WadeAn WangNancy Ward Maxine Waters(Alyce) Faye WattletonJ. C. WattsJohn and Eliza WebbEmmeline…

Thomas Hiram ANDREWS, Congress, ME (1953)

ANDREWS, Thomas Hiram, a Representative from Maine; born in Brockton, Plymouth County, Mass., March 22, 1953; graduated from Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, Mass., 1971; B.A., Bowdoin…

John DICKEY, Congress, PA (1794-1853)

DICKEY, John, (father of Oliver James Dickey), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., June 23, 1794; completed preparatory studies; appointed…

John Gaines MILLER, Congress, MO (1812-1856)

MILLER, John Gaines, a Representative from Missouri; born in Danville, Ky., November 29, 1812; attended the common schools and was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Ky.; studied law and…

Famous Firsts by African Americans

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors Entertainers…

Laski, Harold Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Laski, Harold JosephLaski, Harold Josephlăsˈkē [key], 1893–1950, British political scientist, economist, author, and lecturer. A graduate of New College, Oxford, he taught at McGill…

Charles Oscar ANDREWS, Congress, FL (1877-1946)

Senate Years of Service: 1936-1946 Party: Democrat ANDREWS, Charles Oscar, a Senator from Florida; born in Ponce de Leon, Holmes County, Fla., March 7, 1877; attended the public schools and the…