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Lewis & Clark: A Great Transaction in Land
by NoahBrooks Beginning a Long JourneyA Great Transaction in Land The people of the young Republic of the United States were greatly astonished, in the summer of 1803…America's Most Endangered Places 2002
Eleven historic sites in danger of being lost forever In a report released in early June 2002, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.nationaltrust.org ) listed 11 historic sites across…P.B.S. Pinchback Biography
P.B.S. PinchbackPinckney Benton StewartAmerican Reconstruction-era politician Born: May 10, 1837Birthplace: Macon, Georgia Pinchback was born to a freed slave and her former master, who…Edward HEMPSTEAD, Congress, MO (1780-1817)
HEMPSTEAD Edward , a Delegate from the Territory of Missouri; born in New London, Conn., June 3, 1780; pursued academic studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1801 and commenced practice…Thomas Charles POWER, Congress, MT (1839-1923)
Senate Years of Service: 1890-1895 Party: Republican POWER Thomas Charles , a Senator from Montana; born near Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, May 22, 1839; attended the common schools and studied…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 13, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 12, 1806August 14, 1806August 13, 1806 Friday 13th August 1806 the last night was very Cold with a Stiff breeze from the N. W. all hands…Samuel Gordon DAILY, Congress, NE (1823-1866)
DAILY Samuel Gordon , a Delegate from the Territory of Nebraska; born in Trimble County, Ky., in 1823; moved with his parents to Jefferson County, Ind., in 1824; attended the common schools and…Morton Everel POST, Congress, WY (1840-1933)
POST Morton Everel , a Delegate from the Territory of Wyoming; born in West Henrietta (near Rochester), Monroe County, N.Y., December 25, 1840; pursued an academic course in the Albion and Medina…Alexander CALDWELL, Congress, KS (1830-1917)
Senate Years of Service: 1871-1873 Party: Republican CALDWELL Alexander , a Senator from Kansas; born at Drakes Ferry, Huntingdon County, Pa., March 1, 1830; attended the public schools;…Albert Lee REEVES, Jr., Congress, MO (1906-1987)
REEVES Albert Lee, Jr. , a Representative from Missouri; born in Steelville, Crawford County, Mo., on May 31, 1906; attended the public schools of Kansas City, Mo.; was graduated from William…Trending
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