(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…
Genesis Chapter 21 1 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the…
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(Encyclopedia) Clay, Henry, 1777–1852, American statesman, b. Hanover co., Va.
In 1828, Clay again supported Adams for President, and Jackson's success bitterly disappointed him. Although he…
(Encyclopedia) Van Buren, Martin, 1782–1862, 8th President of the United States (1837–41), b. Kinderhook, Columbia co., N.Y.
He was again the presidential candidate of the Democratic party in 1840…
