CARPENTER Edmund Nelson , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., June 27, 1865;
attended the public schools in Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa.;…
Senate Years of Service: 1947-1953
Party: Republican ECTON Zales Nelson , a Senator from Montana; born in Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa, April 1, 1898; moved to Gallatin County, Mont., in 1907;…
(Encyclopedia) Mingus, CharlesMingus, Charlesmĭngˈgəs [key], 1922–79, American jazz musician, b. Nogales, Ariz. Mingus was a bassist, pianist, bandleader, composer, and vocalist. He was one of the…
(Encyclopedia) Charles, James, 1906–78, American fashion designer known primarily for his high-style couture creations, b. Sandhurst, England. Although he had no formal training in dressmaking, he is…
Read about the former president of South Africa
Revisiting September 11 Ten Years Later
Post-9/11 Changes By the U.S. Government
An in-depth look at how government…
(Encyclopedia) Trafalgar, battle ofTrafalgar, battle oftrəfălˈgər [key], naval engagement fought off Cape Trafalgar on the SW coast of Spain on Oct. 21, 1805, in which the British fleet under Horatio…
McCORMICK Nelson B. , a Representative from Kansas;
born near Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., November 20, 1847;
attended the common schools;
moved to Marion County, Iowa, in 1867, where he…
NELSON Adolphus Peter , a Representative from Wisconsin;
born in Holmes City, near Alexandria, Douglas County, Minn., March 28, 1872;
attended the public schools and was graduated from Hamline…
NELSON John Edward , a Representative from Maine; born in China, Kennebec County, Maine, July 12,
1874; attended the common and high schools of Waterville, Maine; was graduated from Friends…
NELSON John Mandt , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Burke, Dane County, Wis.,
October 10, 1870; attended the public schools and was graduated from the
University of Wisconsin at Madison…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
