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Bondfield, Margaret Grace
(Encyclopedia) Bondfield, Margaret Grace, 1873–1953, British political and trade union leader. A Labour member of Parliament (1923–24, 1926–31), she served as secretary to the minister of labor (1924…The Origins of Father's Day
On Sunday, June 19, people in the USA, the United Kingdom, and around the world will honor their fathers, grandfathers, and father figures. Coinciding with Juneteenth celebrations, it is a special…Art Institute of Chicago
(Encyclopedia) Art Institute of Chicago, museum and art school, in Grant Park, facing Michigan Ave. It was incorporated in 1879; George Armour was the first president. Since 1893 the Institute has…Graces
(Encyclopedia) Graces, in Greek mythology, personifications of beauty, charm, and grace; daughters of Zeus and the oceanid Eurynome. Also known as the Charites, they were usually three in number and…Dodge, Grace Hoadley
(Encyclopedia) Dodge, Grace Hoadley, 1856–1914, American philanthropist, b. New York City; great-granddaughter of David Low Dodge. She played an important part in the founding of Teachers College of…Grace Hazard Conkling: Francis Ledwidge
Francis Ledwidge(Killed in action July 31, 1917)Grace Hazard ConklingNevermore singing Will you go now, Wearing wild moonlight On your brow. The moon's white mood In your silver mind Is all…Grace Hazard Conkling: After Sunset
After SunsetGrace Hazard ConklingI have an understanding with the hills At evening when the slanted radiance fills Their hollows, and the great winds let them be, And they are quiet and look…Brewer's: Henry Grace de Dieu
The largest ship built by Henry VIII. It carried 72 guns, 700 men, and was 1,000 tons burthen. (See Great Harry.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Hephæs'…Charles, William
(Encyclopedia) Charles, William, 1776–1820, American cartoonist, etcher, and engraver, b. Edinburgh, Scotland. He probably came to the United States to avoid prosecution for his satirical drawings.…Collected Inaugural Addresses of U.S. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
Warren G. Harding Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Inaugural Address Wednesday, March 4, 1925 My Countrymen: NO one can contemplate current conditions without finding much that is…