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The National Women's Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York,…pragmatic sanction
(Encyclopedia) pragmatic sanction, decision of state dealing with a matter of great importance to a community or a whole state and having the force of fundamental law. The term originated in Roman…Notable Women Adventurers
Louise Arner Boyd Quiz: Women Adventurers Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators…2000 Newbery Medal and Honor Books
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.Newbery Medal for Best Book: Bud, Not…1949 Cannes Film Festival
Grand PrixThe Third Man, Carol Reed (United Kingdom)Best ActorEdward G. Robinson, House of Strangers (United States)Best ActressIsa Miranda, The Walls of Malapaga (France/Italy)DirectionRene…William Thomas WARD, Congress, KY (1808-1878)
WARD William Thomas , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Amelia County, Va., August 9, 1808; attended the common schools and St. Mary's College, near Lebanon, Ky.; studied law; was admitted…Elinor Smith Biography
aviatorBorn: 8/17/1911Died: 3/19/2010 ( Palo Alto, Calif.) Best Known as: pioneering female aviator One of the youngest pioneers of aviation, Elinor Smith (…The Bone Collector
Director:Phillip NoyceWriter:Jeremy IaconeUniversal Pictures; R; 118 minutesRelease:11/99Cast:Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah In the vein of Seven comes The Bone Collector, a…Jared IRWIN, Congress, PA (1768-1818)
IRWIN Jared , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Georgia on January 19, 1768; appointed commissioner for valuation of lands and dwellings and enumeration of slaves for the second division…Wiley THOMPSON, Congress, GA (1781-1835)
THOMPSON Wiley , a Representative from Georgia; born in Amelia County, Va., September 23, 1781; moved to Elberton, Elbert County, Ga.; served as a commissioner of the Elbert County Academy in…Trending
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