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poster

(Encyclopedia) poster, placard designed to be posted in some public place for purposes of commercial announcement or propaganda. Advertising makes wide use of posters, as do charitable and political…

Charles X, king of Sweden

(Encyclopedia) Charles X, 1622–60, king of Sweden (1654–60), nephew of Gustavus II. The son of John Casimir, count palatine of Zweibrücken, he brought the house of Wittelsbach to the Swedish throne…

George of Podebrad

(Encyclopedia) George of PodebradGeorge of Podebradpôdˈyĕbrät [key], 1420–71, king of Bohemia (1458–71). A Bohemian nobleman, he became leader of the Utraquists, or the moderate Hussites, in the wars…

Henry VII, Holy Roman emperor and German king

(Encyclopedia) Henry VII, c.1275–1313, Holy Roman emperor (1312–13) and German king (1308–13). A minor count of the house of Luxembourg, Henry was elected German king on the death of King Albert I…

The Song of Hiawatha: The White Man's Foot

The Famine Hiawatha's Departure The White Man's Foot In his lodge beside a river, Close beside a frozen river, Sat an old man, sad and lonely. White his hair was as a snow-drift; Dull…

2015 Year in Review Slideshow: Notable Deaths

Top events for the nation and the world in 2015 Jennie Wood Prev Next Scott Weiland Lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver Weiland fronted both hugely successful rock bands…

Sam Yorty 1998 Deaths

Sam YortyAge: 88 flamboyant former mayor of Los Angeles.Died: June 5, 1998.Frank YankovicR - ZFred A. Young

Herman Talmadge 2002 Deaths

Herman TalmadgeAge: 88 Democratic politician who served as governor of Georgia and four terms as a U.S. senator. Died: Hampton, Ga., March 21, 2002Yevgeny SvetlanovR - ZFred Taylor

Robert Young 1998 Deaths

Robert YoungAge: 91 actor, best known for his lead roles in the long-running television shows Marcus Welby, M.D. and Father Knows Best.Died: July 22, 1998.Fred A. YoungR - ZHenny Youngman…

Jim Courier

Jim CourierBorn: Aug. 17, 1970Tennis No. 1 player in world in 1992, won 2 Australian Opens (1992-93) and 2 French Opens (1991-92); played on 1992 Davis Cup winner; Nick Bollettieri Academy…