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Hsing-Hsing Biography

Hsing-HsingAge: 28 giant panda that was a gift from China to Washington's National Zoo as a goodwill gesture honoring President Nixon's visit to China. He was euthanized after a painful bout…

Lewis F. Powell Jr. 1998 Deaths

Lewis F. Powell Jr.Age: 90 retired Supreme Court Justice. Powell was appointed to the high court by Nixon in October 1971 and served for 15 years, from 1972 to 1987.Died: Aug. 25, 1998.Gen…

Famous Presidential Speeches

Fireside chats, inaugural speeches, war declarations, and more George Washington First Inaugural AddressFarewell Address Thomas Jefferson First Inaugural Address Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg…

student movements

(Encyclopedia) student movements, designation given to the ideas and activities of student groups involved in social protest. Historically, student movements have been in existence almost as long as…

William P. Rogers 2001 Deaths

William P. RogersAge: 87 lawyer and diplomat who served as secretary of state under President Richard Nixon (1969–1973) and attorney general for President Eisenhower (1957–1961). Died:…

Paul H. O'Neill Biography

Paul H. O'NeillGeorge W. Bush's secretary of the Treasury Born: 12/4/1935Birthplace: St. Louis, Mo. O'Neill served as secretary of the treasury for the first two years of George W. Bush's…

Ralph Burton Rogers 1997 Deaths

Ralph Burton Rogersphilanthropist A successful businessman, Rogers was one of the founders of PBS and served as its chairman for several years. He is credited with having fended off the Nixon…

Daniel Patrick Moynihan 2003 Deaths

Daniel Patrick MoynihanAge: 76 sociologist and politician who served four terms as a Democratic senator from New York, as ambassador to the United Nations and India, and as an aide to…