James V. Neel,Age: 84 scientist who helped uncover genetic basis of sickle cell anemia. He conducted extensive studies of the effects of radiation on survivors of the bombing of Nagasaki and…
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MAGUIRE Gene Andrew , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, March 11, 1939; attended Budlong Elementary School, Los Angeles, Calif.; graduated, Ridgewood (N.J.)…
(Encyclopedia) Mendel, Gregor JohannMendel, Gregor Johanngrāˈgôr yōˈhän mĕnˈdəl [key], 1822–84, Austrian monk noted for his experimental work on heredity. He entered the Augustinian monastery in Brno…
Historical BackgroundIn the aftermath of Reconstruction, which ended in 1877, the Southern State governments again became-as they remained in the North-“white man's governments.“ The new…
Senate Years of Service: 1946-1946
Party: Democrat SWIFT George Robinson , a Senator from Alabama; born at Swift Post Office, Baldwin County, Ala.,
December 19, 1887; attended the public schools…
ROBINSON John Buchanan , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Allegheny City, Pa., May
23, 1846; studied with a private tutor at the University of Pittsburgh, and
Amherst (Mass.) College;…
(Encyclopedia) McCulloch v. Maryland, case decided in 1819 by the U.S. Supreme Court, dealing specifically with the constitutionality of a Congress-chartered corporation, and more generally with the…
ROBINSON Christopher , a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., on May 15, 1806;
was graduated from Brown University, Providence, R.I., in 1825; studied law; was admitted to…
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