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Georgia

Capital: Atlanta   Official Name: State of Georgia Organized as a territory: April 24, 1802 Entered Union (rank): January 2, 1788 (4th) Present constitution adopted: 1983 State abbreviation/…

Winter Olympics: 2006 Medal Standings

Medal standings by sport: Choose a sport...Alpine SkiingBiathlonBobsleighCross-Country SkiingCurlingFigure SkatingFreestyle SkiingIce HockeyLugeNordic CombinedShort…

Black Actors

Notable African-American Actors   James Earl Jones Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil…

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…

McGovern, George Stanley

(Encyclopedia) McGovern, George StanleyMcGovern, George Stanleyməgŭvˈərn [key], 1922–2012, U.S. senator from South Dakota (1963–81), b. Avon, S.Dak. He was a decorated B-24 bomber pilot during World…

Detroit, Mich.

Mayor: Mike Duggan (to Jan. 2018) 2010 census population (rank): 713,777 (18); Male: 337,679 (47.3%); Female: 376,…

Winter Olympics: Medal Standings - Sled

We look forward to providing event results for the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, which take place from February 10-26, 2006. Medal standings by sport: Choose a sport...Alpine…

Elizabeth Dole

Breaking down gender barriers by Beth Rowen This article was posted on August 17, 1999. Elizabeth Dole has been appointed by three presidents to high-level executive positions. Dole finished…

June 1998 News and Events

1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldSerbs Renew Attack on Albanian Rebels (June 1): Yugoslav President launches major campaign against separatist movement in province of Kosovo.Russian Economy…