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  2. 4 days ago · Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott, and Jamie Lee Curtis, the film tells the story of an upper-class commodities broker (Aykroyd) and a poor street hustler (Murphy) whose lives ...

  3. May 7, 2024 · The death of Virginia Senator John Randolph in 1833 set off a legal battle that would have lasting ramifications. Randolph, a cousin of Thomas Jefferson, stipulated in his will that 383 of his enslaved people be freed, in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history.

  4. May 20, 2024 · John Randolph (born June 2, 1773, Prince George County, Virginia [U.S.]—died May 24, 1833, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American political leader who was an important proponent of the doctrine of states’ rights in opposition to a strong centralized government. A descendant of notable colonial families of Virginia as well as of the ...

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  5. 1 day ago · In March 1806, a split developed in the Republican party, led by fellow Virginian and former Republican ally John Randolph, who viciously accused President Jefferson on the floor of the House of moving too far in the Federalist direction. In so doing, Randolph permanently set himself apart politically from Jefferson.

  6. May 1, 2024 · Randolph Scott, the tall, gallant star, dominated the genre as a stalwart leading man. His contributions, such as the epic Ride the High Country, showcased both his acting chops and personal code of honor, making him an unsung hero of the Wild West.

  7. 1 day ago · Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997) was an American actor. He is known for his antihero roles and film noir appearances. He received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984 and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1992.

  8. May 16, 2024 · James Stewart (born May 20, 1908, Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 2, 1997, Beverly Hills, California) was a major American motion-picture star who was known for his portrayals of diffident but morally resolute characters. Stewart graduated from Princeton University in 1932 with a degree in architecture.

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