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Robert Joseph TWYMAN, Congress, IL (1897-1976)

TWYMAN Robert Joseph , a Representative from Illinois; born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., June 18, 1897; attended Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; employed in foreign service by…

Georgie Anne Geyer Biography

Georgie Anne Geyerforeign correspondentBorn: 4/2/1935Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. After graduating from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 1956, Geyer won a Fulbright…

Elijah HISE, Congress, KY (1802-1867)

HISE Elijah , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Allegheny County, Pa., July 4, 1802; moved with his parents to Russellville, Logan County, Ky., when young; completed preparatory studies;…

2001 CONCACAF Giants' Cup

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) instituted a new tournament in 2001. The all-new Giants' Cup joins the Champions' Series as CONCACAF…

The History of Hispanic Heritage Month

Source: iStockIf it’s September, then it’s time to wish you a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, people around the country gather to celebrate Latino Americans and…

Cast of Survivor

The CBS "reality show" Survivor debuted in January of 2000 and became the year's most-talked-about TV series. The premise: 16 contestants were put on the deserted South Pacific island of Pulau Tiga,…

Romualdo PACHECO, Congress, CA (1831-1899)

PACHECO Romualdo , a Representative from California; born in Santa Barbara, Calif., October 31, 1831; was instructed by private tutors; engaged in nautical pursuits and subsequently in agriculture…

Benton McMILLIN, Congress, TN (1845-1933)

McMILLIN Benton , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Monroe County, Ky., September 11, 1845; attended Philomath Academy, Tennessee, and the University of Kentucky at Lexington; studied…