KUHL, John R. (Randy), Jr., a Representative from New York; born in Bath, Steuben County, N.Y., April 19, 1943; B.S., Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., 1966; J.D., Syracuse University,…
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Most wedding traditions, like throwing rice and eating cake, started long ago. Here are some of the stories behind the rituals.Bridal dressWearing a new white dress to be used only for a wedding…
FORD, Gerald Rudolph, Jr., a Representative from Michigan, Vice President, and thirty-eighth President of the United States; born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., July 14, 1913; moved to Grand…
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business executive, art collectorBorn: 1861Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa. After studying in Zurich, he became a partner in the Swiss needlework importing business started by his father, Meyer…
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