The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Dana then entered government service and served as sistant secretary of war from 1863 to 1865 . In 1868 , Dana became a part owner and editor of the New York Sun , which prospered under his leadership . Quasi - liberal , the newspaper ...
Dana then entered government service and served as sistant secretary of war from 1863 to 1865 . In 1868 , Dana became a part owner and editor of the New York Sun , which prospered under his leadership . Quasi - liberal , the newspaper ...
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From 1613 to 1619 , Davies served as speaker of the Irish Parliament , and in 1621 he entered the English Parliament . He was appointed lord chief justice in 1626 but died in London on Dec. 8 , 1626 , before he could take office .
From 1613 to 1619 , Davies served as speaker of the Irish Parliament , and in 1621 he entered the English Parliament . He was appointed lord chief justice in 1626 but died in London on Dec. 8 , 1626 , before he could take office .
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533 During World War II , Davis served in Europe as a special adviser on Negro problems , and he helped develop the first major change in the U.S. Army's traditional pattern of segregating Negro troops . Short of infantry replacements ...
533 During World War II , Davis served in Europe as a special adviser on Negro problems , and he helped develop the first major change in the U.S. Army's traditional pattern of segregating Negro troops . Short of infantry replacements ...
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