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Name Class year Notability References William Harwar Parker: 1848 Naval Academy Instructor and Professor of Mathematics, Navigation and Astronomy (1853–1857); served with the Virginia State Navy during the American Civil War, then the Confederacy and Confederate States Naval Academy by serving as its Superintendent from October 1863 on the school ship CSS Patrick Henry, located outside of ...
Following September 11, 2001, the 333d was activated by Governor George Ryan under Title 32 status for increased security at Illinois commercial airports. The mission, requested by President George W. Bush at Chicago O'Hare Airport on September 27, [3] was to provide a trained and armed military security presence to reinforce the civilian security function.
Nathan Elijah Johnson (June 19, 1920 – August 24, 2004) was an American football tackle. Johnson was born in Dale, Illinois in 1920 and attended Benton High School in Benton, Illinois. He played college football at Illinois. [1] He was selected as the most valuable player on the 1941 Illinois Fighting Illini football team. [2]
The president of a Michigan-based manufacturer was stabbed by one of the company's employees during a staff meeting, police said. Nathan Joseph Mahoney, 31, has been charged with assault with ...
Across the US, states have different ways of celebrating Christmas. From festive markets to light displays, take a look at Christmas in every state.
Nathan D. Reitz is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 116th district. The 116th, located in Southern Illinois , includes all or portions of Monroe , Perry , Randolph , and St. Clair counties. [ 1 ]
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun. Check HuffPost's World Cup dashboard throughout the tournament for standings, schedules, and detailed summaries of each match.
Notable Democrats who voted against the legislation included Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., former California Rep. Adam Schiff, who now serves in the Senate, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D ...