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Frank PALLONE, Jr., Congress, NJ (1951)

PALLONE Frank, Jr. , A Representative from New Jersey; born in Long Branch, Monmouth County, N.J., October 30, 1951; graduated from Long Branch High School, Long Branch, N.J., 1969; B.A., Middlebury…

Is Vatican City a Country?

Is the Holy See a proper nation? The Vatican City is a microstate located within but independent from the City of Rome in Italy. While Vatican City is tiny, it is treated as a sovereign nation in…

Overview: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

Top of Page The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an intricate and important situation, as well as a saga that has captivated the attention of the international community for decades. In this tale of…

Charlotte Beers Biography

Charlotte Beersadvertising executiveBorn: 7/26/1935Birthplace: Beaumont, Tex. Adept at combining her business acumen with a little Southern charm, Beers has paved the way for women to succeed…

Henry St. George TUCKER, Congress, VA (1853-1932)

TUCKER Henry St. George , a Representative from Virginia; born in Winchester, Frederick County, Va., April 5, 1853; attended private schools in Richmond and Middleburg, Va.; was graduated from the…

Bill Richardson Biography

Bill Richardson politician, diplomat Born: 1947 Birthplace: Pasadena, Calif. Richardson has spent nearly…

William Vans MURRAY, Congress, MD (1760-1803)

MURRAY William Vans , a Representative from Maryland; born in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Md., February 9, 1760; completed preparatory studies; studied law at the Temple in London, which he…

Cynthia Ann McKINNEY, Congress, GA (1955)

McKINNEY Cynthia Ann , a Representative from Georgia; born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., March 17, 1955; graduated St. Joseph High School; B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles,…

The Lusitania

Sunk by German forces, the fated Cunard Liner contributed to anti-German sentiment before WWI Source: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Fifth Edition Copyright © 1993, Columbia University Press…