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John P. Parker was famous because he was an African-American abolitionist, an industrialist, an iron molder, and an inventor. He was a vital part of the Underground Railroad for fifteen years, saving fugitive slaves and recruiting some to fight for the Union in the Civil War.
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What did John P Parker invent?
what did john parker invent in his older times i was just wandering
What was the name of president Lincoln bodyguard?
No, at that time Abraham did not have many bodyguards... that's why it was easy for John Booth to get into the booth which Lincoln sat with his wife. (Booth was an actor there so no one question why he was there even though he was not in the play at the time.
What was the primary motive for writing the Constitution according to John P Roche?
He believes that the primary motivation for writing the constitution was political.
What does a P mint mark mean on a US coin?
It means the coin was minted at Philadelphia. However, Philadelphia didn't use a mint mark on any coins made before 1979, except for the famous "war nickels" issued from 1942 to 1945. Starting in 1979, $1 coins gained the P mint mark. The following year all other Philadelphia coins except for cents also began using the P mint mark. Philadelphia cents continue to be struck without mint marks, for complex reasons having to do with special production at other mints when Philadelphia and Denver can't meet the demand for pennies.
Why is Septima Clark famous?
Septima P. Clark is famous for being a civil rights activist. She set up workshops to increase literacy among African Americans, an effort that bolstered the push for both civil rights and voting rights for African Americans.
