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Seymour Hersh

Seymour "Sy" Hersh made his name and career by reporting in 1969 on the U.S. court martial of Lt. William Calley, the commanding officer in what became known as the My Lai Massacre, an incident in…

Robert Williams DANIEL, Jr., Congress, VA (1936)

DANIEL Robert Williams, Jr. , a Representative from Virginia; born in Richmond, Va., March 17, 1936; educated at the Fay School, Southboro, Mass., 1946-1949; graduated from Woodberry Forest School…

John O. Brennan

Name at birth: James Owen BrennanJohn O. Brennan served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2013 until 2017. Brennan was appointed to the job by President Barack Obama, and confirmed…

George Bush

George Bush was the 41st president of the United States, serving a single term from 1989-1993. His son, George W. Bush, also was president from 2001-2009. George Bush the elder had a varied career…

Leon Edward PANETTA, Congress, CA (1938)

PANETTA Leon Edward , a Representative from California; born in Monterey, Monterey County, Calif., June 28, 1938; graduated from Monterey Union High School, Monterey, Calif., 1956; B.A.,…

Bob BARR, Congress, GA (1948)

BARR Bob , a Representative from Georgia; born in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, November 5, 1948; graduated, Community High School, Tehran, Iran, 1966; B.A., University of Southern California,…

Robert M. Gates

Robert Michael Gates was the U.S. Secretary of Defense from December of 2006, when he was sworn in under President George W. Bush until the summer of 2011, when he retired. A graduate of the College…

The Legislative Branch

The Capitol's iconic dome was added in the 1850s. It stands nearly 300 feet tall, and weighs nearly 9 million pounds.Read current and historical biographies of every U.S. congressional member. Find…

George Herbert Walker BUSH, Congress, TX (1924)

BUSH George Herbert Walker , a Representative from Texas and a Vice President of the United States and 41st President of the United States; born in Milton, Suffolk County, Mass., June 12, 1924;…