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Zachary Taylor Biography

Zachary TaylorBorn: 11/24/1784Birthplace: Orange County, Va. Zachary Taylor was born at Montebello, Orange County, Va., on Nov. 24, 1784. Embarking on a military career in 1808, Taylor fought…

Cabinet Members Under Jackson

Secretary of State Martin Van Buren, 1829Edward Livingston, 1831Louis McLane, 1833John Forsyth, 1834Secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham, 1829Louis McLane, 1831William J. Duane,…

William LANGER, Congress, ND (1886-1959)

Senate Years of Service: 1941-1959 Party: Republican LANGER William , a Senator from North Dakota; born on a farm in Everest Township, near Casselton, Cass County, N.Dak., September 30, 1886;…

Scott Wike LUCAS, Congress, IL (1892-1968)

Senate Years of Service: 1939-1951 Party: Democrat LUCAS Scott Wike , a Representative and a Senator from Illinois; born on a farm near Chandlerville, Cass County, Ill., February 19, 1892;…

William Alden SMITH, Congress, MI (1859-1932)

Senate Years of Service: 1907-1919 Party: Republican SMITH William Alden , a Representative and a Senator from Michigan; born in Dowagiac, Cass County, Mich., May 12, 1859; attended the common…

1988 Academy Awards

The 1988 Academy Awards were presented April 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe Accidental Tourist, Lawrence Kasdan, Charles Okun and Michael Grillo,…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…