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Washington, George
(Encyclopedia) Washington, George, 1732–99, 1st President of the United States (1789–97), commander in chief of the Continental army in the American Revolution, called the Father of His Country.…Time Tangled Island: Declaration of Independence
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links The Declaration of Independence Quotations from signers of the Declaration…1965 Academy Awards
The 1965 Academy Awards were presented April 18, 1966 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureDarling, Joseph Janni, producer (Embassy Pictures Corp.)Doctor Zhivago, Carlo Ponti,…Georgia
Capital: Atlanta Official Name: State of Georgia Organized as a territory: April 24, 1802 Entered Union (rank): January 2, 1788 (4th) Present constitution adopted: 1983 State abbreviation/…2006 Academy Awards Nominations
The 2006 Academy Awards will be presented February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre.Best PictureBabel The DepartedLetters from Iwo Jima Little Miss Sunshine The QueenBest Animated…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 23, 1804
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 22, 1804August 24, 1804August 23, 1804 23rd August Thursday 1804 Set out this morning verry early, the two men R. Fields & Shannon did…environmentalism
(Encyclopedia) environmentalism, movement to protect the quality and continuity of life through conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and control of land use. The philosophical…George C. Scott Biography
George C. Scott(George Campbell Scott)actorBorn: 10/18/1927Birthplace: Wise, Virginia Academy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his powerful presence. His films include Dr. Strangelove (…Chillingworth, William
(Encyclopedia) Chillingworth, William, 1602–44, English theologian. He was converted to Roman Catholicism and in 1630 went to Douai to study. Under the influence of his godfather, William Laud, he…Ashmun, Jehudi
(Encyclopedia) Ashmun, Jehudi, 1794–1828, U.S. agent to Liberia, b. Champlain, N.Y. After entering the Congregationalist ministry and spending a few years in teaching and editorial work, he was sent…Trending
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