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Marion BETHUNE, Congress, GA (1816-1895)

BETHUNE Marion , a Representative from Georgia; born near Greensboro, Greene County, Ga., April 8, 1816; attended private schools and De Hagan's Academy; moved with his widowed mother to…

George Meade BOWERS, Congress, WV (1863-1925)

BOWERS George Meade , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, W.Va., September 13, 1863; educated by private tutors and attended high school; engaged in banking…

Americus Vespucius RICE, Congress, OH (1835-1904)

RICE Americus Vespucius , a Representative from Ohio; born in Perryville, Ashland County, Ohio, on November 18, 1835; pursued classical studies; attended Antioch College and was graduated from…

The History of Hispanic Heritage Month

Source: iStockIf it’s September, then it’s time to wish you a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, people around the country gather to celebrate Latino Americans and…

John BIDWELL, Congress, CA (1819-1900)

BIDWELL John , a Representative from California; born in Chautauqua County, N.Y., August 5, 1819; moved with his parents to Erie, Pa., in 1829 and to Ashtabula County, Ohio, in 1831; attended the…

William Julius HARRIS, Congress, GA (1868-1932)

Senate Years of Service: 1919-1932 Party: Democrat HARRIS William Julius , a Senator from Georgia; born in Cedartown, Polk County, Ga., February 3, 1868; attended the common schools and…

Hispanic Population and the 2010 U.S. Census

What information did the 2010 U.S. Census provide about the Hispanic population? by Jennie Wood According to the 2010 U.S. Census, of the 308.7 million people who lived in the U.S. on April 1…

U.S. Census Data

The 2020 Census is approaching. The Census Bureau is reaching out to teachers and education partners across the country to raise awareness. If your institution is interested in partnering with the…

Come to Our Census

Census 2000 is almost upon us — the questionnaire is shorter, but will it be more accurate? by Damon Goldsmith Enumeration versus Statistical Sampling The Supreme Court ruled in March 1999 that…