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Didrikson, Babe
(Encyclopedia) Didrikson, Babe (Mildred Didrikson)Didrikson, Babedēˈdrĭksən [key], 1913–56, American athlete, generally considered the greatest woman athlete of modern times, b. Port Arthur, Tex. At…Togo, Heihachiro
(Encyclopedia) Togo, HeihachiroTogo, Heihachirohāˈhächĭrōˈ tōˈgō [key], 1846–1934, Japanese admiral, Japan's greatest naval hero. He studied naval science in England (1871–78), gained international…Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia) Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl ofBalfour, Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl ofbălˈf&oobreve;r [key], 1848–1930, British statesman; nephew of the 3d marquess of Salisbury. He…State of the Union Address: Chester A. Arthur (December 1, 1884)
Chester A. Arthur (December 1, 1884) To the Congress of the United States: Since the close of your last session the American people, in the exercise of their highest right of suffrage, have chosen…State of the Union Address: Chester A. Arthur (December 6, 1881)
Chester A. Arthur (December 6, 1881) To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: An appalling calamity has befallen the American people since their chosen representatives last…State of the Union Address: Chester A. Arthur (December 4, 1882)
Chester A. Arthur (December 4, 1882) To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: It is provided by the Constitution that the President shall from time to time give to the…State of the Union Address: Chester A. Arthur (December 4, 1883)
Chester A. Arthur (December 4, 1883) To the Congress of the United States: At the threshold of your deliberations I congratulate you upon the favorable aspect of the domestic and foreign affairs of…South Manchurian Railway
(Encyclopedia) South Manchurian Railway, Japanese-developed enterprise, with a trackage of 701 mi (1128 km). The line from Changchun to Lüshun (Port Arthur), originally belonging to the Russian-built…silhouette
(Encyclopedia) silhouettesilhouettesĭlˌ&oomacr;ĕtˈ [key], outline image, especially a profile drawing solidly filled in or a cutout pasted against a lighter background. It was named for Étienne…Beaumont
(Encyclopedia) Beaumont, city (2020 pop. 115,282), seat of Jefferson co., Tex., on the Sabine-Neches Waterway; inc. 1838. A ship channel provides the…Trending
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