YOUNG Timothy Roberts , a Representative from Illinois;
born in Dover, N.H., November 19, 1811;
completed preparatory studies;
attended Phillips Exeter (N.H.) Academy and was graduated from…
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ADAMS Silas , a Representative from Kentucky;
born in Pulaski County, Ky., February 9, 1839;
moved to Casey County with his parents in 1841;
attended the public schools, Kentucky University at…
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(Encyclopedia) Pentagon Papers, government study of U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia. Commissioned by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara in June, 1967, the 47-volume, top secret study covered…
(Encyclopedia) PisanelloPisanellopēzänĕlˈlō [key], c.1395–1455?, Italian medalist, painter, and draftsman of the early Renaissance. He was also called Vittore Pisano, but his real name was Antonio…
(Encyclopedia) Hennepin, LouisHennepin, Louishĕnˈəpĭn [key], 1640–1701?, French cleric and explorer in North America. A Franciscan Recollect friar, Hennepin came to Canada in 1675, meeting on the…
(Encyclopedia) hermit [Gr.,=desert], one who lives in solitude, especially from ascetic motives. Hermits are known in many cultures. Permanent solitude was common in ancient Christian asceticism; St…
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