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Is an American politician from Astoria, Queens. As of 2011, she is a member of the New York State As

Is an American politician from Astoria, Queens. As of 2011, she is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 36th Assembly District in Queens, New York, and a member of the Democratic party.In the September 2010 Democratic party primary, Simotas fac

Was the 28th and 30th Governor of West Virginia from 1969 until 1977 and from 1985 until 1989. He wa

Was the 28th and 30th Governor of West Virginia from 1969 until 1977 and from 1985 until 1989. He was a Congressman from 1957 until entering the governor's office. He is a member of the United States Republican Party. He ran for reelection in 1988, but wa

Was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics.Wil

Was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics.Williams attended San Mateo Junior College (now College of San Mateo). His coach, Dr. Oliver Byrd, was instrumental in preparing him for future achievements. Soon Williams transferred to the University of California, Berkeley to become a mechanical engineer and he continued to run track.

Was a Canadian politician.In 1908, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of

Was a Canadian politician.In 1908, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Kent West. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1911, 1917, and 1921. In 1922, he was called to the Canadian Senate representing the senatorial division of Kent, Ontario to allow James Murdock, the Minister of Labour, to take his seat. He served until his death in 1927.

Was a farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward in the Canadian H

Was a farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward in the Canadian House of Commons from 1891 to 1896 as a Conservative member. His election in 1891 was declared void but Miller won the by-election that followed in 1892. He did not run for reelection in 1896. Miller operated a canning factory near Brighton. The brand name was Little Chief; a 500 pound metal statue of the firm's trademark went to war with the Prince Edward Regiment as a mascot during World War II.

Was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three teams from 1951-52. Listed at

Was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three teams from 1951-52. Listed at 6'0", 175 lb., Wilson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Los Angeles, California.In 1951, Wilson was elected the International League MVP while playing for the Buffalo Bisons. He entered the majors late in the year with the New York Yankees, playing for them in part of two seasons before being traded along with Jackie Jensen and Spec Shea to the Washington Senators in the same transaction that brought Irv Noren to the Yankees. His stay in Washington was brief because he was sent to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Ken Wood.

Was an American lawyer who served as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy, and lat

Was an American lawyer who served as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy, and later became best known as the first special prosecutor for the Watergate scandal.Cox was the son of Archibald and Frances Perkins Cox. A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, he attended the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, then called Wardlaw Country Day. Cox graduated from Harvard College in 1934 and Harvard Law School in 1937 where he was a member of Phi delta phi legal fraternity, and joined the Boston law firm of Ropes, Gray, Best, Coolidge and Rugg, now known as Ropes & Gray. During World War II, he was appointed to the National Defense Board, and then to the Office of the Solicitor General.

Was a farmer, officer in the Canadian Military and a Canadian federal politician. He was born in Mac

Was a farmer, officer in the Canadian Military and a Canadian federal politician. He was born in Macleod, Alberta. He served as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1935 to 1940 sitting with the Social Credit caucus.

Was an American poet, writer and the Librarian of Congress. He is associated with the modernist scho

Was an American poet, writer and the Librarian of Congress. He is associated with the modernist school of poetry. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize three times.

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.He was admitted to the bar and served as cler

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.He was admitted to the bar and served as clerk of the superior court of Moore County 1792–1816. McBryde was elected as a Federalist to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 181

Was briefly leader of Canada's Ontario Liberal Party from 1867 to 1868 and, unofficially, the first

Was briefly leader of Canada's Ontario Liberal Party from 1867 to 1868 and, unofficially, the first Leader of the Opposition in Ontario's new provincial legislature (though he was not officially recognised as such) and went on to serve as Commissioner of Public Works in Ontario Premier Oliver Mowat's first government.

Was an American politician and lawyer, as well as an officer in the Confederate States Army during t

Was an American politician and lawyer, as well as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.In 1849, MacIntyre was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. He served as a Confederate States Army colonel in the Elevent

Was an African-American mathematician and engineer and an early African-American graduate of the Uni

Was an African-American mathematician and engineer and an early African-American graduate of the University of Iowa. He was also a governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.In 1934, Alexander was appointed as one of a 12-member commission to investigate the soc

Was an American song arranger and bandleader.He was born in the Corona section of the New York City

Was an American song arranger and bandleader.He was born in the Corona section of the New York City borough of Queens. He began playing the piano when he was only seven years old. In 1927 he went to Columbia College, intending to become an electrical engineer, but as a sophomore switched to a music major. Without graduating, he left to become an arranger.

Is a former professional baseball player who played five seasons for the Chicago Cubs, California An

Is a former professional baseball player who played five seasons for the Chicago Cubs, California Angels, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.

Was a Professor of Zoology at the University of Florida, a herpetologist, ecologist and a pioneering

Was a Professor of Zoology at the University of Florida, a herpetologist, ecologist and a pioneering conservationist. In 1987 he was awarded the Eminent Ecologist Award by the Ecological Society of America. He made extraordinary contribution to sea turtle conservation by way of bringing attention to the world's declining turtle populations due to over-exploitation and loss of safe habitat.He wrote numerous books and articles, including Ulendo: Travels of a Naturalist in and out of Africa, High Jungles and Low, So Excellent a Fishe (about his green turtles), The Windward Road and several Time-Life books such as The Everglades and The Reptiles. He was also the author of the Handbook of Turtles, and with Coleman J. Goin, Guide to the Reptiles, Amphibians and Freshwater Fishes of Florida. While a serious scientific and nature writer, he also had a remarkable sense of humor,

Is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'2", he played guard for five National Bas

Is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'2", he played guard for five National Basketball Association teams.In his 10 season (1966–1976) NBA career, Clark played for the Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Baltimore/Capital Bullets, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Detroit Pistons. In 1968, Clark was part of the trade (together with Darrall Imhoff and Jerry Chambers) that brought Wilt Chamberlain to the Lakers. He averaged 16.3 career points and 4.8 career assists and appeared in two National Basketball Association All-Star Games; he also received All-NBA Second Team honors in 1972.

Was a Progressive party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Ettrick, Ontario and

Was a Progressive party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Ettrick, Ontario and became a farmer.He was elected to Parliament at the Middlesex East riding in the 1921 general election. After serving his only federal term, the 14th Canadian Parliament, Hodgins was defeated by Adam King Hodgins of the Conservatives in the 1925 federal election.

Is a former American football running back and college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winne

Is a former American football running back and college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winner. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and is the only player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.

S an artist and academic from Brooklyn, New York, currently Presidential Professor of Art at Brookly

S an artist and academic from Brooklyn, New York, currently Presidential Professor of Art at Brooklyn College. [1]Rand's work as a painter and muralist is displayed around the world, including in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Was a prominent citizen in Calaveras County, California and Supreme Noble Grand Humbug of E Clampus

Was a prominent citizen in Calaveras County, California and Supreme Noble Grand Humbug of E Clampus Vitus. Born in Carson Hill, Stevenot helped found the California Chamber of Commerce and his family established the borax industry in the state. He also established the Mother Lode Highway Association in 1919 which was primarily responsible for the creation of State Route 49. As a result, the bridge across the Stanislaus River between Tuolumne and Calaveras counties on SR 49 is named the Archie Stevenot Bridge in his honor, and his birthplace has been declared a California Historical Landmark (also found on SR 49).

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center, Dees started his basketb

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center, Dees started his basketball career at Mount Carmel (IL) High School where he was named an All American his senior year

Is a retired Italian-Canadian soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the North American Socc

Is a retired Italian-Canadian soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1975, he played for the Rochester Lancers in the North American Soccer League. He also played for the Hamilton Steelers of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He also played amateur ball with the Hamilton Italo-Canadians.

Is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known to her fans "The Queen of Soul" and is

Is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known to her fans "The Queen of Soul" and is also affectionately called "Sister Ree".

Is a Costa Rican soccer player, currently without a team.Fernández played for Costa Rica in the 200

Is a Costa Rican soccer player, currently without a team.Fernández played for Costa Rica in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada, where he made two appearances for the Ticos.