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Berger, Victor Louis

(Encyclopedia) Berger, Victor Louis, 1860–1929, American Socialist leader and congressman, b. Austria-Hungary. After studying at the universities of Budapest and Vienna, he emigrated (1878) to the…

Athletes with Winter and Summer Medals

Only four athletes have won medals in both the Winter and Summer Olympics: Eddie Eagan, USA–Light Heavyweight Boxing gold (1920) and Four-man Bobsled gold (1932). Jacob Tullin Thams, Norway–…

Winter Olympics Trivia: Did You Know?

Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Test your trivia skills! Take the Did You Know quiz. Katarina Witt Related Links 2022 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic…

John Miller BAER, Congress, ND (1886-1970)

BAER John Miller , a Representative from North Dakota; born at Black Creek, Outagamie County, Wis., March 29, 1886; attended the public schools; was graduated from Lawrence University, Appleton,…

Jacob Miller CAMPBELL, Congress, PA (1821-1888)

CAMPBELL Jacob Miller , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born at ``White Horse,'' near Somerset, Allegheny Township, Somerset County, Pa., November 20, 1821; moved with his parents to Allegheny…

Gustavus Miller BOWER, Congress, MO (1790-1864)

BOWER Gustavus Miller , a Representative from Missouri; born near Culpeper, Culpeper County, Va., December 12, 1790; attended the public schools; studied medicine in Philadelphia, Pa.; moved to…

James Miller HAZLETT, Congress, PA (1864-1941)

HAZLETT James Miller , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Londonderry, Ireland, October 14, 1864; when two years of age immigrated to the United States with his parents who settled in…

James Miller TUNNELL, Congress, DE (1879-1957)

Senate Years of Service: 1941-1947 Party: Democrat TUNNELL James Miller , a Senator from Delaware; born in Clarksville, Sussex County, Del., August 2, 1879; attended the public schools;…

Arthur Lewis MILLER, Congress, NE (1892-1967)

MILLER Arthur Lewis , a Representative from Nebraska; born on a farm near Plainview, Pierce County, Nebr., May 24, 1892; attended the public schools; was graduated from the high school at…