Byrd
[burd]
- Richard Evelyn,1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.
- Robert C(arlyle),1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.
- William,c1540–1623, English composer and organist.
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Contemporary Examples
Yes, Byrd—dead four-and-a-half years now—was a Kleagle in the Ku Klux Klan.
Byrd was a 49-year-old black man walking home from a party when three white men in a Ford pickup offered him a ride.
Rivkin and Foley also point to Raines v. Byrd, a 1977 Supreme Court decision.
But unlike the cases of Biden and Byrd, Democrats, and many in the media, would not rest until Lott was out of the leadership.
While so many southern Democrats changed parties because of race, Byrd changed his position on race.
Historical Examples
In an odd voice Barry offered, "You think it your duty—because Byrd is so rich——?"
The Innocent AdventuressMary Hastings Bradley
Why, yes, Byrd, naturally it was meant to treat you all alike.
Left Guard GilbertRalph Henry Barbour
"It's Byrd, sir," announced Mr. Brooke in a low, shocked voice.
Left Guard GilbertRalph Henry Barbour
"Byrd, I think you ought to take a law course," said the principal.
Left Guard GilbertRalph Henry Barbour
Of this oligarchy of politician-planters, Colonel Byrd was indeed the most notable.
Beginnings of the American PeopleCarl Lotus Becker
Byrd
- Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer
- William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals
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