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David WOODCOCK, Congress, NY (1785-1835)

WOODCOCK David , a Representative from New York; was born in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Mass., in 1785; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced;…

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, situated at Kings Point, N.Y., was dedicated Sept. 30, 1943. It is maintained by the Department of Transportation under direction of the Maritime…

Timeline: Cartoons

Steamboat Willie Poster, Mickey Mouse's film debut Here are some key moments and events in the history and evolution of cartoons 1877 1928 1950 1960…

Cornelius Vanderbilt Biography

Cornelius Vanderbiltindustrialist, financierBorn: 5/27/1794Birthplace: Port Richmond, N.Y. Having gotten his feet wet operating the Staten Island ferry in 1810, Vanderbilt then worked for…

Rufus Cecil HOLMAN, Congress, OR (1877-1959)

Senate Years of Service: 1939-1945 Party: Republican HOLMAN Rufus Cecil , a Senator from Oregon; born in Portland, Oreg., October 14, 1877; attended the public schools; school teacher 1896-1898…

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…

George Edward COLE, Congress, WA (1826-1906)

COLE George Edward , a Delegate from the Territory of Washington; born in Trenton (now Trenton Falls), Oneida County, N.Y., December 23, 1826; attended the public schools and Hobart Hall…