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Morrill, Justin Smith

(Encyclopedia) Morrill, Justin Smith, 1810–98, American politician, b. Strafford, Vt. A prosperous merchant, he helped organize (1855) the Republican party in Vermont. First elected to Congress in…

Robinson, Joseph Taylor

(Encyclopedia) Robinson, Joseph Taylor, 1872–1937, U.S. legislator, b. Lonoke co., Ark. He was admitted (1895) to the bar and served (1903–13) in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1913 he became…

gun control

(Encyclopedia) gun control, government limitation of the purchase and ownership of firearms. The availability of guns is controlled by nations and localities throughout the world. In the United…

James Franklin BATTIN, Congress, MT (1925-1996)

BATTIN, James Franklin, a Representative from Montana; born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kans., February 13, 1925; moved with his parents to Montana in November 1929; educated in the public…

Article I

Section 1[Legislative powers vested in Congress.] All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of…

April 2007

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Ukrainian…

November 2007

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Pakistani…

1971 Grammy Awards

Carole KingArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“It's Too Late,” Carole KingAlbum of the YearTapestry, Carole King (Ode)Song of the Year“You've Got a Friend,” Carole King, songwriterBest New Artist of…

Top Ten Richest Americans

The following table lists the richest Americans by their net worth and the industry in which they earned their fortune. Bill Gates is the richest American Source: AP…

Allison, William Boyd

(Encyclopedia) Allison, William Boyd, 1829–1908, U.S. Senator from Iowa (1873–1908), b. Ashland co., Ohio. He served (1863–71) in the House of Representatives and entered the Senate in 1873. One of…