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David Rice Atchison
A United States senator from Missouri (1843-55), David Rice Atchison is a lively footnote to political history: he's now known to trivia buffs as the man who was "president for one day." Supporters…Robert TAYLOR, Congress, VA (1763-1845)
TAYLOR Robert , a Representative from Virginia; born at Orange Court House, Va., April 29, 1763; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1783 and commenced practice…Ed PERLMUTTER, Congress, CO (1953)
PERLMUTTER Ed , a Representative from Colorado; born in Denver, Jefferson County, Colo., May 1, 1953; graduated from Jefferson High School, Edgewater, Colo., 1971; B.A., University of Colorado,…Pope Julius II
Name at birth: Giuliano della RoverePope Julius II is remembered more for his patronage of the arts -- including commissioning Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel -- than for his…Michael H. MICHAUD, Congress, ME (1955)
MICHAUD Michael H. , a Representative from Maine; born in Millinocket, Penobscot County, Maine, January 18, 1955; graduated from Schenck High School, East Millinocket, Maine, 1973; mill worker;…Gwendolynne S. (Gwen) MOORE, Congress, WI (1951)
MOORE Gwendolynne S. (Gwen) , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Racine, Racine County, Wis., April 18, 1951; graduated from Northern Division High School, Milwaukee, Wis., 1969; B.A.,…Doug LAMBORN, Congress, CO (1954)
LAMBORN Doug , a Representative from Colorado; born in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kans., May 24, 1954; graduated from Lansing High School, Lansing, Kans.; B.S., University of Kansas, Lawrence…Worthington Curtis SMITH, Congress, VT (1823-1894)
SMITH Worthington Curtis , a Representative from Vermont; born in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vt., April 23, 1823; pursued classical studies, and was graduated from the University of Vermont at…Charles Grandison WILLIAMS, Congress, WI (1829-1892)
WILLIAMS Charles Grandison , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Royalton, Niagara County, N.Y., October 18, 1829; pursued an academic course and studied law in Rochester, N.Y.; moved to…Frederick Enoch WOODBRIDGE, Congress, VT (1818-1888)
WOODBRIDGE Frederick Enoch , a Representative from Vermont; born in Vergennes, Addison County, Vt., August 29, 1818; was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1840; studied law…Trending
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