(Encyclopedia) Bank of the United States, name for two national banks established by the U.S. Congress to serve as government fiscal agents and as depositories for federal funds; the first bank was…
Ever wondered what the story was behind these two famous party animals? The now-famous Democratic donkey was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson's 1828 presidential campaign. His…
McCLELLAND, William, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Mount Jackson, Lawrence County, Pa., March 2, 1842; attended Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; served in the Civil War…
GARRISON, Daniel, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Lower Penns Neck Township, near Salem, N.J., April 3, 1782; pursued an academic course; engaged in agricultural pursuits; member of…
THOMPSON, Bennie, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Bolton, Hinds County, Miss., January 28, 1948; B.A., Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss., 1968; M.S., Jackson State University,…
BUTLER, Mounce Gore, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tenn., May 11, 1849; attended the common schools, Old Philomath Academy, and the law department of…
PEARSON, Joseph, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Rowan County, N.C., in 1776; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…
(Encyclopedia) half-timber house, type of construction of the Middle Ages in N Europe, used chiefly for dwellings. Some French examples date from the 12th cent., and by the 13th cent. the building…
(Encyclopedia) Harlan, John Marshall, 1899–1971, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1955–71), b. Chicago; grandson of John Marshall Harlan. He received his law degree from New York Law…
(Encyclopedia) Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777–1849, U.S. army officer, b. Culpeper co., Va.; brother of George Strother Gaines. He spent his boyhood in Tennessee and at the age of 22 joined the U.S.…
