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A History of Women in the U.S. Military

From Continental Army Soldier Deborah Samson to the first female Army Rangers, Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, American women have been serving in the U.S. Military for hundreds…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 20

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 19Chapter 20 It was a lovely night, so warm that he threw his coat over his arm and did not even put his silk scarf round his throat. As he strolled home,…

Carlyle, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Carlyle, Thomas, 1795–1881, English author, b. Scotland. One of the most important social critics of his day, Carlyle influenced many men of the younger generation, among them…

Executive Departments

Find detailed information about each Executive Department, including the department's secretary, role in government, contact information, and history of the department…

abstract expressionism

(Encyclopedia) abstract expressionism, movement of abstract painting that emerged in New York City during the mid-1940s and attained singular prominence in American art in the following decade; also…

unemployment

(Encyclopedia) unemployment, condition of one who is able to work but unable to find work. Once assumed to be voluntary, idleness was punishable by law; however it is now recognized that unemployment…

2015 Year in Review Slideshow: U.S. News

Top events for the nation and the world in 2015 Jennie Wood Prev Next Campaign 2016 Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Remain Frontrunners After multiple debates, Donald Trump remained the…

Biographies: Notable Actors

Notable Actors Isabella Rossellini See also Filmmakers and Directors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and…

1972 Academy Awards

The 1972 Academy Awards were presented March 27, 1973 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureCabaret, Cy Feuer, producer (Allied Artists)Deliverance, John Boorman,…