Eleven historic sites in danger of being lost forever In a report released in early June 2002, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.nationaltrust.org ) listed 11 historic sites across…
HUGER, Benjamin, a Representative from South Carolina; born at or near Charleston, S.C., in 1768; pursued an academic course; engaged in the cultivation of rice on the Waccamaw River; member…
Senate Years of Service: 1909-1915; 1928-1929Party: Republican; RepublicanBURTON, Theodore Elijah, a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, December…
Taney Court, 1837 to 1864The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…
The American Indian archaeological record is one of the richest in the world. There are tens of thousands of American Indian sites in the Southwest alone, where the dry climate has…
DAVIS, Mendel Jackson, a Representative from South Carolina; born in North Charleston, Charleston County, S.C., October 23, 1942; attended the North Charleston public schools; B.S., College of…
HARRIS, Robert, (cousin of John Harris), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born at Harris Ferry (now Harrisburg), Pa., September 5, 1768; was reared on a farm; attended the public schools;…
SMITH, Larkin I., a Representative from Mississippi; born in Poplarville, Pearl River County, Miss., June 26, 1944; attended Poplarville Elementary School; graduated, Poplarville High School,…
The Question: What country boasts the most dams? The Answer: A study by the World Commission on Dams placed China's large dam total at over 22,000-the…
