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(Encyclopedia) greenback, in U.S. history, legal tender notes unsecured by specie (coin). In 1862, under the exigencies of the Civil War, the U.S. government first issued legal tender notes (…minimum wage
(Encyclopedia) minimum wage, lowest wage legally permitted in an industry or in a government or other organization. The goal in establishing minimum wages has been to assure wage earners a standard…William IV, king of Great Britain and Ireland
(Encyclopedia) William IV, 1765–1837, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1830–37), third son of George III. He went to sea in 1779, served under Admiral George Rodney in action off Cape St. Vincent (…Bill Clinton: Whitewater, Paula Jones, and Monica Lewinsky
by Ann-Marie Imbornoni and Tasha Vincent Clinton became the 42nd U.S. president following a turbulent political campaign that included vigorous personal attacks on his character. The…Of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill
by Lewis Carroll A Caucus-Race and a Long TaleAdvice from a CaterpillarThe Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill It was the White Rabbit, trotting slowly back again, and looking anxiously about…HEFNER, Willie Gathrel (Bill), Congress, NC (1930)
HEFNER, Willie Gathrel (Bill), a Representative from North Carolina; born in Elora, Lincoln County, Tenn., April 11, 1930; attended Elora Elementary School, Elora, Tenn., 1936-1941; graduated…Bill Green LOWREY, Congress, MS (1862-1947)
LOWREY Bill Green , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Kossuth, Alcorn County, Miss., May 25, 1862; attended the public schools and Blue Mountain Academy, Blue Mountain, Miss.; was…Frank Billings KELLOGG, Congress, MN (1856-1937)
Senate Years of Service: 1917-1923 Party: Republican KELLOGG Frank Billings , a Senator from Minnesota; born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, N.Y., December 22, 1856; in 1865 moved with his…Russia's Anti-Gay Bill Ignites International Protests
In 2013, Russia passed an anti-gay bill that sparked protests worldwide and caused concern for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. by Jennie Wood International Day Against Homophobia and…BRADLEY, William Warren (Bill), Congress, NJ (1943)
Senate Years of Service: 1979-1997 Party: Democrat BRADLEY, William Warren (Bill), a Senator from New Jersey; born in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Mo., July 28, 1943; attended Crystal City…Trending
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