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Timeline: Nelson Mandela
Here are some key moments in the life of Nelson Mandela. by Jennie Wood 1918 1952 1968 1980 1994 2001 2013 1918 July 18 Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela is born into the Mabida clan. His…Sioux
(Encyclopedia) Sioux or Dakota, confederation of Native North American tribes, the dominant group of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock, which is divided into several separate branches (see Native…Huguenots
(Encyclopedia) HuguenotsHuguenotshy&oomacr;ˈgənŏts [key], French Protestants, followers of John Calvin. The term is derived from the German Eidgenossen, meaning sworn companions or confederates…Watergate affair
(Encyclopedia) Watergate affair, in U.S. history, series of scandals involving the administration of President Richard M. Nixon; more specifically, the burglarizing of the Democratic party national…Baron Munchausen: Introduction
by Rudolph Erich Raspe Travels of Baron MunchausenIntroduction It is a curious fact that of that class of literature to which Munchausen belongs, that namely of Voyages Imaginaires, the…September 2021 Current Events: US News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US…Nebraska
Nebraska State Information Capital: Lincoln Official Name: Nebraska Organized as a territory/republic: 1854 Entered Union (rank): March 1, 1867 (37th state) Present constitution adopted:…Brewer's: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: S
E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z S S.P.Q.R S.S. Collar S.S.S S.T.P Saadia Sabbath Sabbath of Sound Sabbathians…Pranks and Plays
Pranks and PlaysAs there is no particular plan to this story, except to describe a few scenes in the life at Plumfield for the amusement of certain little persons, we will gently ramble along…State of the Union Address: James Monroe (November 16, 1818)
James Monroe (November 16, 1818) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: The auspicious circumstances under which you will commence the duties of the present session will lighten…Trending
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