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John Henry STARIN, Congress, NY (1825-1909)

STARIN John Henry , a Representative from New York; born in Sammonsville, Fulton County (then a part of Montgomery County), N.Y., August 27, 1825; pursued an academic course in Esperance, N.Y.;…

Hugh Reid BELKNAP, Congress, IL (1860-1901)

BELKNAP Hugh Reid , a Representative from Illinois; born in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, September 1, 1860; attended the public schools, Adams Academy, Quincy, Mass., and Phillips Academy, Andover,…

city

(Encyclopedia) city, densely populated urban center, larger than a village or a town, whose inhabitants are engaged primarily in commerce and industry. In the United States a city is legally an…

John Joseph DEMPSEY, Congress, NM (1879-1958)

DEMPSEY John Joseph , a Representative from New Mexico; born in White Haven, Luzerne County, Pa., June 22, 1879; attended the grade schools; engaged as a telegrapher; held various positions with…

William Gibbs McADOO, Congress, CA (1863-1941)

Senate Years of Service: 1933-1938 Party: Democrat McADOO William Gibbs , a Senator from California; born on a farm near Marietta, Cobb County, Ga., October 31, 1863; attended the rural schools and…

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What to expect at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games by Catherine McNiff Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

Baltimore

(Encyclopedia) Baltimore, city (2020 pop. 575,584), N central Md., surrounded by but politically independent of Baltimore co., on the Patapsco River…

San Francisco

(Encyclopedia) San Francisco San Francisco săn frănsĭsˈkō [key], city (2020 pop. 873,965), coextensive with San…