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Washington National Cathedral

Washington, D.C. Designed in 1990 by George Frederick Bodley and Henry Vaughan photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Washington…

Antoine Jones, 2000 News

16, was arrested in April on charges of attempted murder after he allegedly opened fire at Washington's National Zoo. Seven children were wounded.

Hsing-Hsing Biography

Hsing-HsingAge: 28 giant panda that was a gift from China to Washington's National Zoo as a goodwill gesture honoring President Nixon's visit to China. He was euthanized after a painful bout…

Rick Ankiel

Rick Ankiel grabbed public attention in the year 2000 when he lost his ability to throw strikes. A left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals that year, Rick Ankiel posted a successful 11-7…

Paul Mellon Biography

Paul MellonAge: 91 philanthropist, art collector and horse breeder. He established such treasures as the Yale Center for British Art and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. For decades, he…

Wesley LLOYD, Congress, WA (1883-1936)

LLOYD Wesley , a Representative from Washington; born at Arvonia, Osage County, Kans., on July 24, 1883, attended the public schools, Baker University, Baldwin, Kans., and Washburn College, Topeka…

John Peter VAN NESS, Congress, NY (1770-1846)

VAN NESS John Peter , a Representative from New York; born in Ghent (formerly Claverly), Columbia County, N.Y., November 4, 1769; completed preparatory studies and attended Columbia College in New…

Jesse Arthur YOUNGER, Congress, CA (1893-1967)

YOUNGER Jesse Arthur , a Representative from California; born in Albany, Linn County, Oreg., April 11, 1893; moved to Kirkland, Wash., in 1904; attended the public schools; graduated from the…