(Encyclopedia) Hahn, James Kenneth, 1951–, American politician. Born into a Los Angeles political family, he is a Democratic lawyer who first served in city government (1981–85) as controller. As…
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James Madison (September 20, 1814) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: Notwithstanding the early day which had been fixed for your session of the present year, I was induced…
(Encyclopedia) Froude, James AnthonyFroude, James Anthonyfr&oomacr;d [key], 1818–94, English historian. Educated at Oxford, he took deacon's orders after coming under the influence of the Oxford…
TURNER James , a Representative from Maryland;
born near Bel Air, Harford County, Md., November 7, 1783;
completed preparatory studies at the Classic Academy of Madonna, Maryland;
captain of…
MOTT James , a Representative from New Jersey; born near Middletown, Monmouth County,
N.J., January 18, 1739; educated by private teachers; engaged in agricultural pursuits; captain in the…
(Encyclopedia) Beatles, The, English rock music group formed in the late 1950s and disbanded in 1970. The members were John (Winston) Lennon, 1940–80, guitar and harmonica; (James) Paul McCartney,…
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