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Jim MOODY, Congress, WI (1935)
MOODY Jim , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Richlands, Tazewell County, Va., September 2, 1935; graduated from Anglo American High School, Athens, Greece, 1953; B.A., Haverford College,…Jim MARSHALL, Congress, GA (1948)
MARSHALL Jim , a Representative from Georgia; born in Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y., on March 31, 1948; graduated from McGill Institute, Mobile, Ala., 1966; A.B., Princeton University, Princeton,…Civil Rights Movement Timeline
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesFrom small acts of defiance to mass marches and meetings, the civil rights movement fought for positive change and won. The movement was formed by people in the 1950s…game birds
(Encyclopedia) game birds, a term used variously for all birds of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous, or chickenlike, birds), for certain quarry species within this order, and for a variety of…The Murder of Medgar Evers
Byron De La Beckwith was convicted of murdering Evers in 1994, 30 years after the fact Related Links Black History Month Encyclopedia: Civil Rights For Kids: Civil Rights Heroes…2001 Golden Globe Awards
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards were presented January 20, 2002 at the Beverly Hilton. Here are the movie awards.Best Motion Picture—Drama:A Beautiful MindBest Actor in a Drama:Russell…2002 Alfred I. duPont — Columbia University Awards in Television and Radio Journalism
Administered by Columbia University, the awards recognize excellence in television and radio broadcasting. This year's awards, announced on Dec. 19, 2001, were given for work broadcast…mast
(Encyclopedia) mast, large metal or timber pole secured vertically or nearly vertically in a ship, used primarily for supporting sails and rigging. The mast is as old as sailing vessels, and the…drongo
(Encyclopedia) drongodrongodrŏngˈgō [key], any of the insect-eating Old World birds of the family Dicruridae. Most species have black plumage with an iridescent purple or green shimmer and long,…Charles Augustus CROW, Congress, MO (1873-1938)
CROW Charles Augustus , a Representative from Missouri; born on a farm near Sikeston, Scott County, Mo., March 31, 1873; attended the common schools; moved to a farm near Bernie, Stoddard County…