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William Isham TRAEGER, Congress, CA (1880-1935)

TRAEGER William Isham , a Representative from California; born in Porterville, Tulare County, Calif., February 26, 1880; attended the grammar and high schools of Porterville; during the Spanish-…

Charles Murray TURPIN, Congress, PA (1878-1946)

TURPIN Charles Murray , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa., March 4, 1878; attended the public and high schools and Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa.; served…

John J. Pershing

A school teacher when he went off to West Point military academy in 1882, John Joseph Pershing became the commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I and ended up being…

Guam Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

  Located on the world atlas in the western Pacific Ocean, Guam is the largest island in Micronesia and an unincorporated territory of the United States. The island is known for its beautiful…

Memorial Day

A Day for the Deceased The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery commemorates American war dead from the World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam.Photo Credit: Arttoday.com Memorial Day…

Historical Wars

Subjects Geography History Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Homework Skills Writing | Research Speaking & Listening Studying Reference Sources Almanac Dictionary…

Henry DeHaven MOORMAN, Congress, KY (1880-1939)

MOORMAN Henry DeHaven , a Representative from Kentucky; born on a farm near Glen Dean, Breckinridge County, Ky., June 9, 1880; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

Charles Henry MARTIN, Congress, OR (1863-1946)

MARTIN Charles Henry , a Representative from Oregon; born on a farm near Albion, Edwards County, Ill., October 1, 1863; attended the public schools of Carmi, Ill., and Ewing (Ill.) College; was…

Samuel Brashear AVIS, Congress, WV (1872-1924)

AVIS Samuel Brashear , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Va., February 19, 1872; attended the public schools and Staunton (Va.) Military Academy; was…

Thomas Charles HART, Congress, CT (1877-1971)

Senate Years of Service: 1945-1946 Party: Republican HART Thomas Charles , a Senator from Connecticut; born in Davidson, Genesee County, Mich., June 12, 1877; attended various public schools in…