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Robin Leo BEARD, Jr., Congress, TN (1939-2007)

BEARD Robin Leo, Jr. , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., August 21, 1939; attended Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, Tenn.; B.A., Vanderbilt University,…

William Shakespeare: The Tempest, Act I

Act IScene IOn a ship at seaA tempestuous noise of thunder and lightning heard. Enter a Master and a Boatswain.MasterBoatswain!BoatswainHere, master: what cheer?MasterGood. Speak to the…

The Planets: Mercury

Top of Page Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest planet to the Sun, has long been a source of fascination for astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. Despite its small…

Coleridge: "France: an Ode"

"Christabel" and "Kubla Khan""LOVE""France: an Ode" This ode was written in February, 1798, and first printed in the "Morning Post" for April 16 of that year, under the significant title…

Nathan Allen FARWELL, Congress, ME (1812-1893)

Senate Years of Service: 1864-1865 Party: Republican FARWELL Nathan Allen , a Senator from Maine; born in Unity, Waldo County, Maine, on February 24, 1812; attended the common schools; taught…

Jim Webb

Name at birth: James Henry Webb, Jr.Navy veteran Jim Webb is a former United States senator from Virginia and a Democrat running in the presidential election of 2016. He grew up in a military family…

Bill D. BURLISON, Congress, MO (1931)

BURLISON, Bill D., a Representative from Missouri; born in Wardell, Pemscot County, Mo., March 15, 1931; B.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 1953; B.S., same university, 1959; M.Ed. and…

Austin John MURPHY, Congress, PA (1927)

MURPHY Austin John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in North Charleroi, Washington County, Pa., June 17, 1927; attended the public elementary schools of New London, Conn.; graduated,…