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(b.October 13, 1925), became the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1979; after succeeding Robert Heath as the Conservative leader, 1975. She had worked as a research chemist before becoming a barrister and entering Parliament in 1959. She had served as minister of pensions and national insurance, 1961; opposition spokesman on education, 1969; … Continue reading “THATCHER,
MARGARET HILDA”

(b.October 1, 1924), was the 39th President of the United States, 1977–81; Governor of Georgia, 1970–75; Georgia State Senator, 1962–66; managed family peanut farm and warehouse, Plains, Georgia, 1953–70; served in the U.S. Navy, 1947–53, electronics instructor and engineering officer aboard atomic-powered submarines; married Rosalynn Smith, 1947; and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, 1947. … Continue reading “CARTER,
JAMES EARL “JIMMY,” JR.”

(b.October 1, 1924), Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1986; was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1972–86; and U.S. Attorney General, 1969–72. He stated in his dissenting opinion in the case of Wallace v. Jaffree, 472 U.S. 38, 92, 99, 107 (1984): It is impossible to build sound constitutional doctrine upon … Continue reading “REHNQUIST,
WILLIAM HUBBS”

(b.April 18, 1924), a U.S. Representative from Illinois, elected 1975, has served in the 94th–103rd Congresses. He was a member of the Illinois General Assembly, 1967–74; received a degree from Georgetown University, Washington, 1946; and his law degree from Loyola University, Chicago, 1949. In his address after receiving the “Defender of Life” Award at the … Continue reading “HYDE,
HENRY JOHN”

(b.June 12, 1924), was the 41st President of the United States, 1989–93. During his administration the U.S. led the Allies to victory in Persian Gulf War; the Soviet Union was restructured; and the Tiananmen Square demonstration was crushed by Communist Government in Beijing, China. He was the Vice-President under Ronald Reagan, 1981–89; Director of the … Continue reading “BUSH,
GEORGE HERBERT WALKER”

(November 11, 1921), was originated three years after the end of World War I. The records disclose how six soldiers were sent back to France for a special assignment. Outside the chapel at Chalons-sur-Marne, an officer met them with the instructions, “Men, it is my task to choose one of you to perform a great … Continue reading “UNKNOWN
SOLDIER, TOMB OF THE”

(1922–1991), stated: Article 124. In order to ensure to citizens freedom of conscience, the church in the U.S.S.R. is separated from the State, and the school from the church.3816

(b.July 12, 1922), a U.S. Senator from Oregon, was elected 1967. He was Governor of Oregon, 1959–67; Secretary of State of Oregon, 1957–59; Oregon State Senator, 1955–57; and Oregon State Representative, 1951–55. While a member of the 100th Congress, he supported President Ronald Reagan’s signing of Public Law 100–307, January 25, 1988, setting aside the … Continue reading “HATFIELD,
MARK ODOM”

(b.May 18, 1920), whose given name was Karol Wojtyla, has held the position of Pope since 1978. Arriving at Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, on August 12, 1993, Pope John Paul stated: The best tradition of your love presumes respect for those who cannot defend themselves.3801 Later that day, at Regis University, in the … Continue reading “POPE
JOHN PAUL II”

(b.July 18, 1921), a U.S. Senator from Ohio, was elected 1975. He was an astronaut and the first American to orbit in space. Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. stated: Freedom, devotion to God and country are not things of the past. They will never become old-fashioned.3814