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Tweed, William Marcy

(Encyclopedia) Tweed, William Marcy, 1823–78, American politician and Tammany leader, b. New York City. A bookkeeper, he became (1848) a volunteer fireman and as a result acquired influence in his…

Before Night Falls

Director:Julian SchnabelFine Line Features; R; 125 minutesRelease:12/00Cast:Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp His brother's a film director, his mother a renowned actress, heck—…

Edward Stuyvesant BRAGG, Congress, WI (1827-1912)

BRAGG Edward Stuyvesant , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Unadilla, Otsego County, N.Y., February 20, 1827; attended the district schools, the local academy, and Geneva (later Hobart)…

Beyoncé

Name at birth: Beyoncé KnowlesBeyoncé's 2003 solo debut album, Dangerously in Love, won her five Grammy Awards and set the stage for her long run as one of pop music's leading divas. As of 2023 she…