Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
Tensas Parish (La.)--History.; Natchez (Miss.)--History.; Waterproof (La.)--History.; Saint Joseph (La.)--History.; Plantation life--Louisiana--History--19th century.; Slavery--United States--History--19th century.; Levees--Louisiana.;...
Diary kept by plantation owner Zenas Preston from 1850-1853. Preston's plantation, Leftwich, was situated on Lake St. Peter in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, and Preston describes frequent trips to Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Natchez via the...
Knox, James, 1786-1864; Pickens County (Ala.); Presbyterians; Agriculture; Slavery; African-Americans; Somerville, James, 1827-1868; Oak Grove Presbyterian Church (Franconia, Ala.); Sons of Temperance of North America; Cotton; Presbyterian Church...
Diary kept from March 1848 to February 1851 by James Knox (1786-1864), a planter and Presbyterian church elder in Pickens County, Alabama. The diary records planting, harvesting, and other agricultural work, as well as Presbytery meetings and...
Rosie McKenzie family farm; multiple views. Farm of 280 acres located in Jasper Co. Jasper Co. agent W. C. Jefcoat assisted with selection of farm family.
Rosie McKenzie family farm; multiple views. Farm of 280 acres located in Jasper Co. Jasper Co. agent W. C. Jefcoat assisted with selection of farm family.
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Issaquena County (Miss.); Porter, G.C.--Family.
G. C. Porter family farm; multiple views. Farm of 70 acres located about 23 miles south of Rolling Fork, near Valley Park. Issaquena Co. agent Bill Flemming, Assistant county agent George Berry, Home Demonstration agent Mary Harpole assisted with...
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. Hastert, Dennis, 1942-
Speaking with Representative Dennis Hastert of Illinois; 1- You came to me last year to talk about plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Why is this issue important to you?; 2- Many Americans have a personal connection...
Meridian Naval Air Station. Meridian-Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Kelso, Frank. Cheney, Dick. Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941.
1- More than 1,200 people came to Meridian’s Naval Air Station Friday to be a part of the Meridian-Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon honoring your 25th year of service in the house of Representatives. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney was...
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. Small Business Administration. Bush, George H. W. Meridian, MS
1- You were in Meridian last week when President Bush came to town to pay tribute to the people at Peavey Electronics. What did you think of the events there?; 2- You returned this week from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where you led a Congressional...
Clinton, Bill. Iraq. Hussein, Saddam. Bush, George HW. Selective Service. Military Draft.
1- President Clinton ordered a cruise missile attack on Iraq’s Intelligence Headquarters in Baghdad in response to evidence that Saddam had plotted to assassinate President Bush. What was your reaction to the attack?; 2- The House voted not to...
John C. Stennis USS Saratoga Baumeister Stroh Carrier Division SIx Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis on USS Saratoga; Captain Charles Baumeister, Executive Officer of the USS Saratoga (CVA-60) welcomes Stennis aboard the giant attack aircraft carrier. Stennis is accompanied by Rear Admiral Robert J. Stroh, Commander Carrier...
John C. Stennis USS Saratoga Stroh Carrier Division Six Guantanamo Bay Cuba Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis in Guantanamo Bay Cuba abouard USS Saratoga; Stennis is escorted to a meeting with his constituents aboard the USS Saratoga (CVA-60) by Commmander Carrier Division Six, Rear Admiral Robert J. Stroh,(l) and Max Berns,(r) The...
John C. Stennis New York Air Demonstration A3J "Vigilante" Hoop Heavy Attack Squsadron SEVEN Schneider ATRON SEVEN USS Enterprise Cascilla Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis at New York Air Demonstration immediately after completion of Naval Air firepower demonstration for President of the US aboard USS Enterprise discussing deonstration with Commander Louie "B" Hoop, Jr. Commanding Officer of...
In 1908 Edison increased the playing time of the cylinders. From 1888-1902 the speed of the records varied so the record could fit the song, anywhere from 90-144rpm. After 1902 the speed was standardized at 160rpm. In 1908 Edison cylinders...
