James Lee Wit

Article Abstract:

A biography of the Federal Emergency Management Agency director James Lee Witt is presented. Since assuming directorship in 1993, James Lee Witt has reorganized the agency to focus on major natural emergencies rather than nuclear war preparations and civil defence.

Author: Brown, Jeremy K.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
Officials and employees, Public officers, Government officials, Witt, James Lee, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Clayton, Eva McPherson

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The political career of Eva McPherson Clayton, born in 1934, is described. She was the first African American woman from North Carolina to join the US House of Representatives, and is renowned for giving support to the small farmers in her constituency.

Author: Brown, Jeremy K.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
Political activity, Membership, Political aspects, African Americans, North Carolina, United States. Congress. House, Clayton, Eva McPherson

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Michael Clarke Duncan, actor

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A portrait of Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan is presented. His size, background and career in television and motion pictures are discussed.

Author: Brown, Jeremy K.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
Behavior, Actors, Duncan, Michael Clarke

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