(Encyclopedia) Bradford, William, 1722–91, American Revolutionary printer and patriot; grandson of William Bradford (1663–1752). He learned printing from his uncle, Andrew Bradford, in Philadelphia,…
(Encyclopedia) Brownlow, William GannawayBrownlow, William Gannawaybrounˈlō [key], 1805–77, U.S. politician, governor of Tennessee (1865–69), known as the “Fighting Parson,” b. Wythe co., Va.…
(Encyclopedia) Trumbull, Lyman, 1813–96, U.S. Senator from Illinois (1855–73), b. Colchester, Conn. He taught school in Georgia, was admitted to the bar, and in 1837 moved to Illinois. After serving…
Having a Ball at the Inauguration Behind the scenes of the presidential party by David Johnson Governmental plans and political agendas are not the only things that change with…
The Camera Moves in Relation to SomethingMovies and FilmFilm: Camera MovementTracking the History of Camera MovementThe Five Basic Techniques of Camera MovementThe Camera Moves in Relation to…
CLAIBORNE, Thomas, (son of Thomas Claiborne [1749-1812] and brother of John Claiborne), a Representative from Tennessee; born near Petersburg, Brunswick County, Va., May 17, 1780; attended the…
Ever wondered what the story was behind these two famous party animals? The now-famous Democratic donkey was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson's 1828 presidential campaign. His…
EWING, Edwin Hickman, (brother of Andrew Ewing), a Representative from Tennessee; born in Nashville, Tenn., December 2, 1809; completed preparatory studies, and was graduated from the…
McDEARMON, James Calvin, a Representative from Tennessee; born in New Canton, Buckingham County, Va., June 13, 1844; moved with his parents to Gibson County, Tenn., in 1846; attended Andrew…
McLANAHAN, James Xavier, (grandson of Andrew Gregg), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Greencastle, Franklin County, Pa., in 1809; was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle,…
