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Walke, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Walke, HenryWalke, Henrywôk [key], 1808–96, American naval officer, b. Princess Anne co., Va. Walke was appointed a midshipman in 1827, served in the Mexican War, and was later made a…Johnston, Albert Sidney
(Encyclopedia) Johnston, Albert Sidney, 1803–62, Confederate general, b. Washington, Ky. After serving in the Black Hawk War, he resigned (1834) from the U.S. army and went to Texas where he enlisted…Seymour, Horatio
(Encyclopedia) Seymour, HoratioSeymour, Horatiosēˈmôr, sēˈmər [key], 1810–86, American politician, b. Pompey Hill, N.Y. He studied law at Utica, N.Y. and was admitted to the bar in 1832. A Democrat,…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 6, 1869)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 6, 1869) To the Senate and House of Representatives: In coming before you for the first time as Chief Magistrate of this great nation, it is with gratitude to the Giver of…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 5, 1870)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 5, 1870) To the Senate and House of Representatives: A year of peace and general prosperity to this nation has passed since the last assembling of Congress. We have,…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 4, 1871)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 4, 1871) To the Senate and House of Representatives: In addressing my third annual message to the law-making branch of the Government it is gratifying to be able to state…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 2, 1872)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 2, 1872) To the Senate and House of Representatives: In transmitting to you this my fourth annual message it is with thankfulness to the Giver of All Good that as a nation…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 1, 1873)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 1, 1873) To the Senate and House of Representatives: The year that has passed since the submission of my last message to Congress has, especially during the latter part of…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 7, 1874)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 7, 1874) To the Senate and House of Representatives: Since the convening of Congress one year ago the nation has undergone a prostration in business and industries such as…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 7, 1875)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 7, 1875) To the Senate and House of Representatives: In submitting my seventh annual message to Congress, in this centennial year of our national existence as a free and…Trending
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