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Smollett, Tobias George

(Encyclopedia) Smollett, Tobias GeorgeSmollett, Tobias Georgesmŏlˈĭt [key], 1721–71, Scottish novelist. After studying at Glasgow he came to London in 1739. Failing to get his tragedy The Regicide…

Electoral College v. The People

Who elects the president? by David Johnson Related Links The Electoral College The Conventions Campaign 2016 The presidential…

Republican party

(Encyclopedia) Republican party, American political party. In 1980, the conservative Ronald Reagan, a former supporter of Barry Goldwater, regained the presidency for the Republicans and…

George Foster Peabody Awards for Broadcasting

2005 George Foster Peabody Awards 2004 George Foster Peabody Awards 2003 George Foster Peabody Awards 2002 George Foster Peabody Awards 2001 George Foster Peabody Awards 2000 George Foster…

George William NORRIS, Congress, NE (1861-1944)

Senate Years of Service: 1913-1943 Party: Republican; Independent NORRIS George William , a Representative and a Senator from Nebraska; born on a farm near Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, on July 11…

Eliza E. Mother George Biography

Eliza E. “Mother” George Civil War nurseBorn: Oct. 20, 1808Birthplace: Bridport, Vt. Of her early life, little is known. Born Elizabeth Hamilton, she later married W. L. George and had three…

Election 2008 - Willard "Mitt" Romney

  Candidate for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination by Liz Olson Mitt Romney Related Links Mitt Romney’s campaign website Profile of Massachusetts Salt Lake City…

Famous Firsts by Asian Americans

From politicians to professional athletes Notable Asian Americans » Government and Politics Business and Media Sports Literature Film & Television Musicians…

Draper, Lyman Copeland

(Encyclopedia) Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815–91, American historical collector and librarian, b. Erie co., N.Y. He spent years traveling through an area ranging from New York to Mississippi, gathering…

Everest, Mount

(Encyclopedia) Everest, MountEverest, Mountĕvˈərĭst, ĕvˈrəst [key], peak, 29,032 ft (8,849 m) high (as officially recognized by China and Nepal; rock height only, 29,016 ft/8,844 m), on the border of…