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Gunning BEDFORD, Jr., Congress, DE (1747-1812)
BEDFORD, Gunning, Jr., (cousin of Gunning Bedford), a Delegate from Delaware; born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1747; was graduated from Princeton College in 1771; studied law in Philadelphia; was…Jocelyn Birch BURDICK, Congress, ND (1922)
Senate Years of Service: 1992-1992 Party: Democrat BURDICK Jocelyn Birch , (Wife of Quentin Northrup Burdick, daughter-in-law of Usher L. Burdick), a Senator from North Dakota; born in Fargo, N.…Joseph Franklin WILSON, Congress, TX (1901-1968)
WILSON Joseph Franklin , a Representative from Texas; born in Corsicana, Navarro County, Tex., March 18, 1901; attended the elementary school at Corsicana; at the age of twelve moved to Memphis,…terrorism
(Encyclopedia) terrorism, the threat or use of violence, often against the civilian population, to achieve political or social ends, to intimidate opponents, or to publicize grievances. The term…Henry IV, king of England
(Encyclopedia) Henry IV, 1367–1413, king of England (1399–1413), eldest son of John of Gaunt and grandson of Edward III; called Henry of Bolingbroke. He founded the Lancastrian dynasty. The new…Daniel Jackson EVANS, Congress, WA (1925)
Senate Years of Service: 1983-1989 Party: Republican EVANS Daniel Jackson , a Senator from Washington; born in Seattle, King County, Wash., October 16, 1925; graduated, University of Washington,…Quintin PAREDES, Congress, PI (1884-1973)
PAREDES Quintin , a Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippines; born in Bangued, Abra Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 9, 1884; attended the local schools;…George READ, Congress, DE (1733-1798)
Senate Years of Service: 1789-1793 Party: Pro-Administration READ George , a Delegate and a Senator from Delaware; born near North East, Cecil County, Md., September 18, 1733; completed…Robert Lewis COFFEY, Jr., Congress, PA (1918-1949)
COFFEY Robert Lewis, Jr. , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn., October 21, 1918; moved with his parents in early boyhood to Pennsylvania and graduated…James Carson NEEDHAM, Congress, CA (1864-1942)
NEEDHAM James Carson , a Representative from California; born in a covered wagon at Carson City, Nev., September 17, 1864; arrived with his parents at Mayfield, Santa Clara, Calif., October 1,…Trending
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