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Senate Years of Service: 1966-2005Party: DemocratHOLLINGS, Ernest Frederick, a Senator from South Carolina; born in Charleston, Charleston County, S.C., January 1, 1922; attended the public…
The $100,000 award is given in recognition of scientific and technical achievement in atomic energy. Awarded by the president, it is the U.S. government's oldest science and technology award…
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Martin Lawrence
actor
Born: 4/16/1965
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Film and television actor, comedian, director and producer. Appearing in comedy clubs and on cable TV, Lawrence was first…
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