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Muskie, Edmund Sixtus
(Encyclopedia) Muskie, Edmund Sixtus, 1914–96, U.S. Senator (1959–80), b. Rumford, Maine. A lawyer, he sat (1947–51) in the Maine legislature after serving in the navy in World War II. He later…Demme, Jonathan
(Encyclopedia) Demme, Jonathan (Robert Jonathan Demme)Demme, Jonathandĕmˈē [key], 1944–2017, American filmmaker, b. Baldwin, N.Y. Demme, known for eclectic subjects and social satire, made feature…Cleland, Max
(Encyclopedia) Cleland, Max, 1942-2021, American politician, b. Atlanta, GA, as Joseph Maxwell Cleland, Stetson Univ. (B.A., 1964), Emory Univ. (M.A., 1968). Cleland enlisted in the Army in 1965…Energy, United States Department of
(Encyclopedia) Energy, United States Department of, executive department of the federal government responsible for coordinating national activities relating to the production, regulation, marketing,…Blunt, Anthony Frederick
(Encyclopedia) Blunt, Anthony Frederick, 1907–83, English art historian and Soviet spy, grad. Cambridge. Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art after 1947 and professor of the history of art at…Brzezinski, Zbigniew Kazimierz
(Encyclopedia) Brzezinski, Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski, Zbigniew Kazimierz zbĭgˈnyĕv käzēmˈyĕsh…State of the Union Address: Jimmy Carter (January 19, 1978)
Jimmy Carter (January 19, 1978) Two years ago today we had the first caucus in Iowa, and one year ago tomorrow, I walked from here to the White House to take up the duties of President of the United…State of the Union Address: Jimmy Carter (January 25, 1979)
Jimmy Carter (January 25, 1979) Tonight I want to examine in a broad sense the state of our American Union—how we are building a new foundation for a peaceful and a prosperous world. Our children…State of the Union Address: Jimmy Carter (January 21, 1980)
Jimmy Carter (January 21, 1980) This last few months has not been an easy time for any of us. As we meet tonight, it has never been more clear that the state of our Union depends on the state of the…Herrick, Robert, English poet
(Encyclopedia) Herrick, Robert, 1591–1674, English poet, generally considered the greatest of the Cavalier poets. Although he was born in London, he spent most of his childhood in Hampton. In 1607 he…Trending
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