Search
Search results
Displaying 361 - 370
Paul Wolfowitz, 2003 News
deputy defense secretary, began making a case for an invasion of Iraq shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the U.S. He said Saddam Hussein should be ousted before…Abu Ghraib
(Encyclopedia) Abu Ghraib or Abu GhuraybAbu Ghuraybäˈb&oomacr; grĕb [key], infamous prison located in the town of Abu Ghraib, c.20 mi (32 km) W of Baghdad, Iraq. Built by British contractors in…Lewes, George Henry
(Encyclopedia) Lewes, George HenryLewes, George Henryl&oomacr;ˈĭs [key], 1817–78, English critic and author. As editor of the Leader (1850–54) and of the Fortnightly Review (1865–66), Lewes…Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl of
(Encyclopedia) Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofBute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofby&oomacr;t [key], 1713–92, British politician. He was prominent as a friend of Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, as early…Lloyd George, David, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor
(Encyclopedia) Lloyd George, David, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of DwyforLloyd George, David, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyford&oomacr;ˈēvôr [key], 1863–1945, British statesman, of Welsh extraction.…The True George Washington: Education: Adulthood
AdulthoodThe end of Washington's school-days left him, if a good "cipherer," a bad speller, and a still worse grammarian, but, fortunately, the termination of instruction did not by any means…The True George Washington: Tastes and Amusements: Arts and Literature
Arts and LiteratureIn 1751, at Barbadoes, Washington "was treated with a play ticket to see the Tragedy of George Barnwell acted: the character of Barnwell and several others was said to be…The True George Washington: Social Life: As President
As PresidentWhile President, a more elaborate hospitality was maintained. Both in New York and Philadelphia the best houses procurable were rented as the Presidential home,—for Washington "…The True George Washington: Social Life: At Mount Vernon
At Mount VernonDuring the few years that Washington was at Mount Vernon subsequent to the Revolution, the same unbounded hospitality was dispensed as in earlier times, while a far greater…The True George Washington: Enemies: British Generals
British GeneralsThe Braddock campaign brought acquaintance with one which did not end in friendship, however amicable the beginning. There can be little doubt that there was cameraderie with…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
