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(Encyclopedia) electoral college, in U.S. government, the body of electors that chooses the president and vice president. The Constitution, in Article 2, Section 1, provides: “Each State shall…National Consumer Organizations
NOTE: For other organizations, see Societies & Associations AARP: Consumer Affairs Section, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 888-687-2277; Web: www.aarp.org. Offers information on housing…U.S. Societies & Associations (C)
Camp Fire USA (1910): 4601 Madison Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64112-1278. 629,000. Phone: (816) 756-1950. www.campfire.org. Camping Association, The American (1910): 5000 State Rd. 67 N.,…Top 100 American Speeches of the Twentieth Century
Source: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Compiled by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Texas A & M University in 1999, this list reflects the opinions of 137…State of the Union Address: Dwight D. Eisenhower (February 2, 1953)
Dwight D. Eisenhower (February 2, 1953) Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Eighty-third Congress: I welcome the honor of appearing before you to deliver my first message to the Congress. It…State of the Union Address: William J. Clinton (February 4, 1997)
William J. Clinton (February 4, 1997) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of the 105th Congress, distinguished guests, my fellow Americans: I think I should start by saying thanks for inviting…State of the Union Address: Lyndon B. Johnson (January 10, 1967)
Lyndon B. Johnson (January 10, 1967) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress: I share with all of you the grief that you feel at the death today of one of the most…Presidential Vetoes, 1789-2015
President Coincident Congresses Regular vetoes Pocket vetoes Total vetoes Vetoes overridden Washington 1st-4th 2 - 2 - Adams 5th-6th…Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2009
by Mark Hughes Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday Census Facts…Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006
In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…