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William Henry KING, Congress, UT (1863-1949)

Senate Years of Service: 1917-1941 Party: Democrat KING William Henry , a Representative and a Senator from Utah; born in Fillmore, Millard County, Utah, June 3, 1863; attended the public schools,…

Biographies of the Presidents

  Read bios on all of the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant to Joe Biden. George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe…

The First Ladies Gallery

An illustrated guide to the first ladies of the United States Please note: Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Hannah Hoes Van Buren, and Ellen Arthur all died before their husbands became…

The Presidential Gallery

An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W. Bush2001–2009…

Bola Sete

Name at birth: Djalma de AndradeBola Sete ("Seven Ball") was the performing nickname of Brazilian guitarist Djalma de Andrade. Known first as a folk guitarist in his home country, he gained modest…

Zachary Taylor

A hero of the war with Mexico in 1846, Zachary Taylor was the first U.S. President who had been "regular army." He was elected in 1848 and took office in 1849. Nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" for…

Perry, Matthew Calbraith

(Encyclopedia) Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794–1858, American naval officer, b. South Kingstown, R.I.; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry. Appointed a midshipman in 1809, he first served under his brother…

Cabinet Members with Dates of Appointment

Cabinet Members Under Washington Cabinet Members Under J. Adams Cabinet Members Under Jefferson Cabinet Members Under Madison Cabinet Members Under Monroe Cabinet Members…

Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce was a New Hampshire Democrat who became the 14th president of the United States. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1832, and later moved to the U.S. Senate in…

James Buchanan

James Buchanan was the last American president born in the 18th century, and his term (1857-61) was the last before the Civil War. Buchanan came to the presidency after a distinguished public career…