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American politician and diplomat (1900–1965)

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (; February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician and diplomat and who was the United States ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965. He previously served as the 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and was the Democratic nominee for president of the United States in 1952 and 1956, losing both elections to Dwight D. Eisenhower in landslides. Stevenson was the grandson of Adlai Stevenson, the 23rd vice president of the United States. He was raised in Bloomington, Illinois, and was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in many positions in the federal government during the 1930s and 1940s, including the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Federal Alcohol Administration, Department of the Navy, and the State Department. In 1945, he served on the committee that created the United Nations, and was a member of the initial U.S. delegations to the UN.

In 1948, Stevenson

Martin Stevenson (1776-1849) was a house carpenter, joiner, and undertaker long prominent in New Bern. In his account of New Bern in the early 1820s, memoirist Stephen Miller wrote, “Martin Stevenson occurs most readily as one of the leading mechanics of Newbern. He was much employed in the construction of fine dwellings and offices where a great deal of ornament was necessary. He was prompt, skillful and industrious, and highly respected.” Stevenson is best known for his work on New Bern’s premier Federal period churches and an especially fine townhouse.

Martin Stevenson was born in February, 1776, the son of James Stevenson. In March, 1790, at the age of fourteen, he entered an apprenticeship in the house carpenter’s and joiner’s trades with master artisan Joseph Palmer. Stevenson became an established citizen of the community, a property owner, and a member of the Baptist church. On August 11, 1799, he married Martha Cauthorn. Their children were James C., Martin, Jr., and Martha. Martha married William Willis Clark, the son of New Bern leading citizen and artisan Elijah Clark. Their son Charles Cauthorn Clark (1829-1911) became a North Carolina state senator and the Grand Master of the North Carolina Masons. The Stevenson family prospered sufficiently to live in a substantial house: a large frame residence at 211 Johnson Street (on part of lot 129), the former home of prominent local brickmason Joshua Mitchell, which Stevenson purchased in 1824. Stevenson may have enriched the house with his own transitional Federal-Greek Revival-style woodwork after the purchase.

Like many artisans of his day, Stevenson engaged in a variety of economic pursuits. In the New Bern Carolina Federal Republican of August 24, 1816, Stevenson advertised a boarding house and tavern in a leased house recently occupied by a Mrs. Bartlett. Two years later, he advertised in the New Bern Carolina Centinel of July 11, 1818, for “boarders and transient customers” to stay at his Farmer

Musical artist

Martin Lee Stephenson is a British experimental sound artist, musician, producer and songwriter from London. He is one half of the experimental act Spooncurve (with Faye Rochelle) and the composer/producer for the occult/hermetic inspired dark ambient project Apollon (apollon93). He also records under the names of Doppler 20:20 and Vulse. At the end of 2012, he had released more than 150 recordings. The primary labels of these releases were recording companies Sony, BMG, EMI, AVEX and independent labels D.O.R., Copasetic, Better, Reel 2 Reel, Law and Auder, Sub and Bleep, Slammin', Quirky, 3MV, Pro One, Squat, Keda and Offspring Records.

Remixes have included work for Pigface, Genesis P-Orridge, Patricia Kass, Kuljit Bhamra MBE and a wide range of experimental acts in the electronicagenre.

His music has been included on films Winter of Love,Flash,A Quiet Desperation, Better Than Chocolate, SLC Punk, TV shows in the UK, Germany, France and the US and avant-garde experimental films both of his own and other directors creations. With visuals, he tends to work with the retro super-8 genre, but has also been known to produce short digital films. He is a member of the FONO art collective.

Stephenson is the grandson of music hall entertainer Leslie Harris and the great grandson of lyric writer and bohemian concert arranger Phillip Harris.

Early career

After several minor rock bands and song writing partnerships, Lee-Stephenson started his career as a progra

Official Biography of Martin Stephenson

Martin Stephenson and The Daintees will play Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, Glasgow. 8th May, 2009. See Gig Guide for details

'The Song Of The Soul' is the story of a unique musical troubadour - Martin Stephenson.

Born in Washington, Tyne & Wear on 27th July 1961, Martin Stephenson has devoted his life to developing his craft as a singer, songwriter and guitarist incorporating his love for an eclectic range of musical styles from pop and folk through to bluegrass and punk.

In the early 80s he formed The Daintees, a collaboration with like-minded souls, who produced several critically acclaimed albums. However, Stephenson's purist tendencies sat uncomfortably with the mainstream record industry leading him to shun the populist route and plough an increasingly humble, low-key furrow. Many lesser souls would have bowed out after a series of strong solo albums fell on so many deaf ears - and live performances began to turn into battles; against ignorant audiences and, most pointedly, the bottle.

Such a determined talent could not be suppressed and after recharging his batteries in the Highlands of Scotland, Martin Stephenson returned to stunning and prolific form. By harnessing the power of the internet, Martin brought together a hardcore of fans to create a unique two-way communication; rediscovering the traditions of American bluegrass playing and reforming his beloved Daintees for a glorious series of gigs that have now become an annual event.

This burst of creative energy has continued with The Daintees recently returning to the studio for the first time in 16 years. The resulting album - "Western Eagle" - was released in March 2008 to glowing reviews in the major music publications.

'The Song Of The Soul' captures the restless, musical spirit of a man who has proved that talent and independence can not only survive but thrive in the music scene of the new millennium.

due for publication June, 2009
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