(Encyclopedia) Jackson. 1 City (1990 pop. 37,446), seat of Jackson co., S Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1857. It is an industrial and commercial center in a farm region. The city's chief…
(Encyclopedia) Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811–96, American novelist and humanitarian, b. Litchfield, Conn. With her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, she stirred the conscience of Americans concerning slavery…
is Ros-marinus (seadew), and is said to be “useful in love-making.” The reason is this: Both Venus, the love-goddess, and Rosemary or sea-dew, were offspring of the sea; and as Love is…
Director:David ZuckerWriters:David Zucker, Robert LoCash, Lewis Friedman and Jeff WrightDirector of Photography:Steve Mason Editor:Jeffrey ReinerMusic:James Ira NewbornProduction Designer:…
Dinah Washington(Ruth Lee Jones)singerBorn: 8/29/1924Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Known for her gritty vocal style, the beloved but controversial singer was at home with R&B, blues,…
Senate Years of Service: 1981-1989
Party: Republican QUAYLE James Danforth (Dan) , a Representative and a Senator from Indiana and a Vice President of
the United States; born in Indianapolis,…
Senate Years of Service: 1931-1945
Party: Democrat CARAWAY Hattie Wyatt , a Senator from Arkansas; born in Bakerville, Humphreys County, Tenn., February 1, 1878; attended the public schools and…
