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Roosevelt, Edith Carow

Roosevelt, Edith Carow (1861-1948), was the second wife of Theodore Roosevelt, who served as president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. While first lady, she had to manage both her White House social duties and a large family of six children. She skillfully handled both jobs. More »

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Blatch, Harriot Eaton Stanton

Blatch, Harriot Eaton Stanton (1856-1940), was a leader of the American woman suffrage movement.... More >>

Borah, William Edgar

Borah, William Edgar (1865-1940), an American statesman, was a leader in the United States Senate... More >>

Bryan, William Jennings

Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925), was a noted orator and statesman. A Democrat, he ran... More >>

Burke, John

Burke, John (1859-1937), served from 1913 to 1921 as treasurer of the United States under... More >>

Cannon, Joseph Gurney

Cannon, Joseph Gurney (1836-1926), an Illinois Republican, served in the United States House of... More >>

Clark, Champ

Clark, Champ (1850-1921), an American politician, became one of the best-known Democratic Party... More >>

Clarke, James Paul

Clarke, James Paul (1854-1916), served as a United States senator from Arkansas from 1903 to... More >>

Cox, James Middleton

Cox, James Middleton (1870-1957), an American politician and newspaper publisher, was the... More >>

Davis, Dwight Filley

Davis, Dwight Filley (1879-1945), an American statesman, established the Davis Cup in 1900. This... More >>

Davis, Henry Gassaway

Davis, Henry Gassaway (1823-1916), was the Democratic candidate for Vice President of the United... More >>

Dawes, Charles Gates

Dawes, Charles Gates (1865-1951), a Republican, served as vice president of the United States... More >>

Dewey, George

Dewey, George (1837-1917), an American naval officer, won fame as the hero of Manila during the... More >>

Evans, Robley Dunglison

Evans, Robley Dunglison (1846-1912), was an American naval officer known as Fighting Bob. He... More >>

Fairbanks, Charles Warren

Fairbanks, Charles Warren (1852-1918), served as vice president of the United States from 1905 to... More >>

Fourteen Points

Fourteen Points were a set of principles proposed by United States President Woodrow Wilson as... More >>


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