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Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt became known as the world's fastest man in 2008, the year he ran the 100 meters in a spectacular 9.69 seconds at the Beijing Olympic Games. He went on to win the race again at the Olympics…

Joe HECK, Congress, NV (1961)

HECK Joe , a Representative from Nevada; born in Jamaica, Queens County, N.Y., October 30, 1961; graduated from Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, Pa., 1979; B.S., Pennsylvania State…

Eugene Noble FOSS, Congress, MA (1858-1939)

FOSS Eugene Noble , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in West Berkshire, near St. Albans, Franklin County, Vt., on September 24, 1858; attended the public schools, Franklin County Academy…

Arlen Ingolf ERDAHL, Congress, MN (1931)

ERDAHL Arlen Ingolf , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minn., February 27, 1931; attended the Faribault County public schools; B.A., St. Olaf College,…

Gregory Wright CARMAN, Congress, NY (1937)

CARMAN Gregory Wright , A Representative from New York; born in Farmingdale, Nassau County, N.Y., January 31, 1937; attended the public schools; attended University of Paris, France, L'institut d'…

John CONNESS, Congress, CA (1821-1909)

Senate Years of Service: 1863-1869 Party: Republican CONNESS John , a Senator from California; born in Abbey, County Galway, Ireland, September 22, 1821; immigrated to the United States in 1833;…

Kingdoms and Monarchs of the World

Top of Page Monarchies used to rule the world. From the beginning of all human society in Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago, to the end of the British Empire in the mid-20th century, kings and queens…

Ludwig TELLER, Congress, NY (1911-1965)

TELLER Ludwig , a Representative from New York; born in New York City (Borough of Manhattan), N.Y., June 22, 1911; educated in the public schools; graduated from New York University in 1936 and…

Louis Gary CLEMENTE, Congress, NY (1908-1968)

CLEMENTE Louis Gary , a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 10, 1908; attended St. Ann's Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy, Oakdale, L.I., N.Y.; received…