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Longstreet, James

(Encyclopedia) Longstreet, James, 1821–1904, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Edgefield District, S.C. He graduated (1842) from West Point and served in the Mexican War, reaching the…

Forrest, Nathan Bedford

(Encyclopedia) Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate general, b. Bedford co., Tenn. (his birthplace is now in Marshall co.). At the beginning of the Civil War, Forrest, a wealthy citizen of…

June 2018 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 world…

Big Night

Directors: Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci Writers: Joseph Tropiano and Stanley Tucci Director of Photography: Ken Kelsch Editor: Suzy Elmiger Music: Gary DeMichele…

Hockey

Cite Find out past Stanley Cup winners, NHL leading scorers, goaltenders, All-Star Game results, and more. Hockey…

The Wing Dynasty

Detroit coach Scotty Bowman hoists the Stanley Cup after his Red Wings completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1997 Cup Finals.Wide World Photos Well it happened again.…

Ashe, John

(Encyclopedia) Ashe, John, c.1720–1781, American Revolutionary general, b. Brunswick co., N.C. Speaker of the colonial assembly (1762–65) and a leader of the opposition to the Stamp Act, he was…

Van Horne, Sir William Cornelius

(Encyclopedia) Van Horne, Sir William Cornelius, 1843–1915, president (1888–99) and chairman of the board (1899–1915) of the Canadian Pacific Railway, b. Illinois. He worked on U.S. railways before…

Rudolph William Giuliani

Candidate for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination by Liz Olson Rudolph Giuliani Related Links Rudy Giuliani’s campaign website September 11…