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  GEORGETOWN: THE BRIEN MCMAHON PAPERS
Brien McMahon (né James O'Brien McMahon) was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, on October 6, 1903, one of five children of William H. McMahon and Eugenie J. O'Brien McMahon.
McMahon attended college at Fordham University, where he became involved in student government and was prophetically nicknamed "Senator." After graduating from Fordham in 1924 with a B.A., he returned to Connecticut to attend law school at Yale University.
Brien McMahon was re-elected to the Senate in 1950.
www.library.georgetown.edu /dept/speccoll/mcmscope.htm   (2109 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Brien McMahon High School opened in September 1960, as a Junior - Senior high school with grades 7 - 12.
The school is named after James O’Brien McMahon, one of Norwalk’s native statesmen who distinguished himself as a local judge, U.S. Senator, and chairman of the first United States Atomic Energy Commission.
Parents and students who are contemplating relocating into the Brien McMahon High School district are encouraged to call for an appointment, tour, or visit to the school via the principal’s office.
www.rowayton.org /schools/mcmahon/intro.html   (413 words)

  
 McMahon, Brien on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
MCMAHON, BRIEN [McMahon, Brien] (James O'Brien McMahon), 1903-52, American statesman, b.
He was chairman (1945-47) of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and the author of the McMahon Act for the control of atomic energy, which led to the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Legendary Vince McMahon and an All-Star Roster of WWE(TM) Superstars Celebrate 'The RAW 10th Anniversary Spectacular' Live From New York Tuesday, January 14 on The New TNN; More Than 1.3 Million WWE Fans Vote for Greatest Moments in RAW History.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/McM1ahon.asp   (252 words)

  
 Staples Soccer > History
Staples shuts out Western Division champion Brien McMahon 2-0, for their second consecutive county crown (and first that is unshared).
Brien McMahon coach Ralph King promises revenge for an earlier 3-2 loss – and gets it, 2-1 in overtime, after a clutch fourth-quarter goal by McCoy ties the contest.
McMahon ties the match in the third period on a controversial penalty kick call.
www.staplessoccer.com /history2.html   (1884 words)

  
 McMahon, Brien. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Norwalk, Conn. After practicing law, he became a judge in Norwalk, and from 1933 to 1936 he served in the office of the U.S. Attorney General.
McMahon, a Democrat, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1944 and reelected in 1950.
He was chairman (1945–47) of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and the author of the McMahon Act for the control of atomic energy, which led to the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission.
www.bartleby.com /65/mc/McMahon.html   (129 words)

  
 Clan History
In the demesne of Clonderlaw are the remains of a castle, formerly the residence of Sir Teigue McMahon.
Gregory McMahon, a Representive from New York elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress Janurary 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949.
Michael McMahon was appointed as Co-Chairman to head the re-formation of the (Dalcassian) Dal gCais Clan and Council in 2004, and he was instrumental in the organization setup and advancement of this great clan.
www.orgsites.com /ca/clanmacmahon/_pgg2.php3   (7238 words)

  
 GEORGETOWN: THE BRIEN MCMAHON PAPERS
Includes clippings of their marriage, Brien McMahon's father's (William H. McMahon) death, society news in which the McMahon's were featured, etc.
Description: Clippings regarding the Harlan County case in which Brien McMahon defended the miners against the mine owners in regard to the former's right to unionize.
Description: Newspaper clippings regarding the Harlan County case in which Brien McMahon tried to uphold the National Labor Relations Act for the right of the mine workers to form unions.
gulib.lausun.georgetown.edu /dept/speccoll/mcmser10.htm   (878 words)

  
 COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS, city of norwalk ct, norwalk city hall, norwalk ct, Norwalk
Diane Lauricella asked that an amendment be made to the design standards for Brien McMahon to include LEED standards, ways in which the city can save money by using alternative energy sources –she commented that many ways are not currently being utilized.
He added that he too supported the Brien McMahon project and he pointed out that about two months ago they had before them the disposition of the future expectation of funds from CLandP as a result of the energy conservation measures that were taken or are to be taken in the construction.
Therefore, since $3 million (roughly) was deducted for the Brien McMahon project they tried to look for ways to replace it and that was when it was suggested to sell the parcel of land.
www.norwalkct.org /AgendaAction/council/actionOct122004.htm   (4284 words)

  
 Norwalk Citizen - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
McMahon's new quarterback, Peter Raymond, never had a chance.
McMahon tailback Kendrick O'Brien rushed for 47 yards on three carries.
But in the second half, Masuk's defense came to the rescue again, holding McMahon to minus-7 yards on its first series and forcing it to punt from the 5-yard line.
www.norwalkcitizen-news.com /Stories/0,1413,99~4585~3067416,00.html   (662 words)

  
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Belvo's second win over this Kevin's team in the cup competitions this season was never in doubt and they deservedly advanced to the last 32 of the SFAI Troy Cup where they will play either Shelbourne, Raheny United or Millingar.
The decisive moment in the game came two minutes from time when a wicked deflection sent the ball spinning towards goal, Belvo net-minder Craig McKeown came to claim but the ball unfortunately spun out of his grasp to let in the Cherry Orchard striker for a tap in.
The goal which proved to be the winner came 6 minutes after the break when defender Johnny McMahon commited a foul near the halfway line.
indigo.ie /~bvr/Under13report.htm   (3981 words)

  
 Letter, dated February 20, 1947, from U.S. Senator Brien McMahon to Robert P. Patterson, Secretary of War, asking ...
Letter, dated February 20, 1947, from U.S. Senator Brien McMahon to Robert P. Patterson, Secretary of War, asking whether segregation in the Connecticut National Guard is a state or federal issue.
McMahon notes that the governor of Connecticut had recently criticized segregation of African American troops in the Connecticut National Guard.
McMahon writes that he will release to the press Patterson's answer to his letter.
www.trumanlibrary.org /whistlestop/study_collections/desegregation/large/documents/index.php?documentdate=1947-02-20&documentid=38&studycollectionid=deseg&pagenumber=1   (149 words)

  
 The McMahon Bill | The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb | History of the Atomic Age | atomicarchive.com
Vandenberg's attempt to establish a joint House- Senate special committee failed, but Brien McMahon of Connecticut successfully created and became chair of the Senate's Special Committee on Atomic Energy.
Groves opposed McMahon's bill, citing weak security provisions, the low military presence, and the stipulation that commission members be full-time (Groves thought that more eminent commissioners could be obtained if work was part-time).
Nevertheless, the Senate approved the McMahon bill on June 1, 1946, and the House approved it on July 20, with a subsequent conference committee eliminating most substantive amendments.
www.atomicarchive.com /History/mp/p6s7.shtml   (315 words)

  
 Cooperative Educational Services: Employment Opportunities
Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk, CT Part-Time English Teacher - Center for Global Studies @ Brien McMahon H.S. is seeking a Part-Time English Teacher for the 2006-2007 Academic School Year.
Center for Global Stuides at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk, CT Teacher of Arabic - Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Teacher for the 2006-2007 Academic School Year.
Letter of intent and resume which should include education experience and specific content and grade interest should be emailed to Zita McMahon at mcmahonz@ces.k12.ct.us of faxed to 203/365-8830.
www.ces.k12.ct.us /page.cfm?p=76   (1036 words)

  
 Schools respond to call for more Arabic classes - Campus Watch
NORWALK -- Students looking to immerse themselves in Arabic, a language deemed by the U.S. State Department as one of the hardest to master, will be able to do so this fall at Norwalk Community College and eventually at Brien McMahon High School's Center for Global Studies.
Both institutions will join a handful of schools in the state adding Arabic to their foreign language offerings to meet a growing demand from the State Department for more fluent Arabic speakers.
Brien McMahon students who learn Arabic during high school will have an edge if they choose to continue their study of the language in college, said Greta Scharnweber, director of Middle East studies at Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources Center.
www.campus-watch.org /article/id/2101   (847 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Mcmahon
McMahon, James O'Brien (1903-1952) — also known as Brien McMahon — of Norwalk,
McMahon, John D. — of Rome, Oneida County, N.Y. Democrat.
McMahon, Martin Thomas (1838-1906) — also known as Martin T. McMahon — of New York.
politicalgraveyard.com /bio/mcmahon.html   (708 words)

  
 The Clan MacMahon (McMahon) Association A (Dalcassian) Sept
You are invited, as a living MacMahon (McMahon) descendant, to visit our website, rejoin with your clan, and thus stretch your hand across the centuries and begin to know those who came before you.
Many MacMahons's (McMahon's) have never had contact with a branch of the association, and have little idea of our proud heritage, or how we share it amongst one another.
It cannot be stressed enough that the Clan MacMahon (McMahon) Association is not simply a group of individuals "stuck in the past." One of the association's primary goals worldwide is to find a place for our culture in both the present and the future.
www.orgsites.com /ca/clanmacmahon   (1162 words)

  
 Norwalk Education Foundation - Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Public Education in Norwalk, CT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This project is designed for Brien McMahon Navy JROTC cadets and other student volunteers to capture the oral and video history of selected Connecticut veterans (“Greatest Generation”) past and present who have served their country and community.
The goal of this project is to increase the physical exercise, science and math skills of 9th through 12th graders by using personal pedometers, heart rate monitors, and body fat analyzers in and outside the classroom.
A printer and scanner were added to the music classroom computer and motivating software for theory, composition and music appreciation to create a complete computer lab to allow students to see the computer as a technology tool that can open avenues for creating their own music compositions.
www.norwalkeducation.org /grants.html   (3773 words)

  
 Awards > DPOL Awards > Winner Profile
The Best Buddies Chapters at Brien McMahon and Norwalk High Schools are student-run mentoring initiatives that match high school students with developmentally and intellectually challenged students in the same school in order to relieve the social isolation felt by many students with special needs.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships in order to decrease the social seclusion felt by students with special needs.
Their dedication to those with developmental and/or intellectual challenges in exemplary, and they; are creating a more welcoming environment at their schools in which all students can grow and progress.
www.pointsoflight.org /awards/dpol/winner_print.cfm?ID=2686   (591 words)

  
 Marching Bears Results Archives, 1997-1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Brien McMahon HS return to top of page
Saturday, October 16, 1999 The Norwalk Marching Bears traveled across town to visit Brien McMahon, and participate in their "Tenth Annual Celebration of Sound".
---- Norwalk - Brien McMahon - Ramsey - Newtown - Trumbull - Naugatuck - Dartmouth - Danbury - Billerica --- - Lenape - Brookfield -
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 Westport Now: October 24, 2004 - October 30, 2004
Staples was scoreless in the first half but came back strong in the second.
The Wreckers improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the FCIAC East.
Brien McMahon's David Dustin manages to recover a loose ball in today's 14-13 loss to Staples in Westport.
www.westportnow.com /archives/week_2004_10_24.htm   (7191 words)

  
 Norwalk Public Schools
Bishop-Pullan stated the Brien McMahon Adhoc Building Committee has seen the schematic design for the building and it is has now gone to Gilbane who will be presenting an estimate on February 6, 2003; she noted that this is on target and that it will moving at a fast pace from now on.
She said they would need to consider voting on this during a special meeting.
Cole stated that a musician at Brien McMahon High School, Robert Lenkowski would be playing in the All Eastern Concert, Providence, Rhode Island.
www.norwalkpublicschools.org /show/announcement/418   (2030 words)

  
 Fainting Goats :: Insert your shameful imagination here.
He Skates and is the major driving force behind our skate ramps we build.
He goes to Brien McMahon as a sophmore.
Along with just hanging around, he loves to listen to good music and can really see what a song is worth.
www.freewebs.com /ban_dgina/theband.htm   (268 words)

  
 October '02 Meeting Minutes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Schools present at meeting-- Terpsichore, Ramsey, Stamford, Naugatuck, Norwalk, Danbury, Central, Shelton, Brien McMahon, Trumbull, Brookfield, Masuk, J.Law.
Fall Coordinator: Brien McMahon did not fulfill requirement to participate at Shelton show upon not making Finals at BOA Regional Championship.
Newtown and McMahon are in violation of motion to attend.
www.musicalartsconference.com /MeetingMinutes/October_02.htm   (366 words)

  
 brien - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 FCIAC Online - Fairfield County High School Sports
Brookside will be on your left as soon as you turn onto Highland Avenue (before Brien McMahon).
Take a left onto Fillow Street and the golf course is on your left.
Brookside and McMahon will be on left and Roton Middle School will be on the right.
www.stamfordadvocate.com /sports/local/fciac/scn-mcmahon_directions,0,7685557.htmlstory?coll=fciac-sports-utility   (246 words)

  
 Player Bio: Jake Couch :: Men's Lacrosse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Prior to West Point: Played with twin brother Chris at Brien McMahon H.S. co-captain of lacrosse team...
tallied 227 career points and led Brien McMahon to Division 2 state championship in 2000...
also lettered in football and wrestling at Brien McMahon...
goarmysports.collegesports.com /sports/m-lacros/mtt/couch_jake00.html   (256 words)

  
 Brien McMahon High school Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Brien McMahon High School will provide a supportive environment that will enable all students to grow academically and personally so that they will be able to contribute to society.
We will teach, encourage and model respect and responsibility.
We will challenge all students to demonstrate high levels of achievement, using clearly defined standards, as they become self-directed, life-long learners.
www.brienmcmahon.org /about.html   (59 words)

  
 Honorees, Norwalk High School, Alumni   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James O’Brien McMahon served in the U.S. Senate from 1944 to 1952.
An advisor to presidents, he was named Executive Secretary to U.S. Senator Brien McMahon in 1949 before working for the U.
Senate, the Treasury and the White House Counsel's Office for years.
www.norwalkhs.org /pg_hnres.html   (2075 words)

  
 Westport Now: Boys Varsity Basketball: Staples Falls to Brien McMahon 69-59
Boys Varsity Basketball: Staples Falls to Brien McMahon 69-59
The Staples boys varsity lost their regular season finale Wednesday night to Brien McMahon 69-59 to finish 15-5 overall and 12-5 in the FCIAC.
The JV team won 62-50 to finish 17-3 overall and 13-3 in the FCIAC.
www.westportnow.com /archives/003258.htm   (90 words)

  
 Seton Hall
High School/Personal: Played four years at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk...
Brien McMahon compiled 51 wins in her four years...
Played club ball for the Stratford Seahawks and the Norwalk Mariners...
www.shupirates.com /sports/softball/bio.asp?PLAYER_ID=1095   (290 words)

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