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Tolkien, J. R. R.
(Encyclopedia) Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel Tolkien)Tolkien, J. R. R.tälˈkēn, tōlˈ– [key], 1892–1973, British novelist, b. South Africa. A fantasy writer and Oxford don, Tolkien wrote The…Truth, Sojourner
(Encyclopedia) Truth, Sojourner, c.1797–1883, American abolitionist, a freed slave, originally called Isabella, b. Ulster co., N.Y. Convinced that she…Paul Howard DOUGLAS, Congress, IL (1892-1976)
Senate Years of Service: 1949-1967 Party: Democrat DOUGLAS Paul Howard , a Senator from Illinois; born in Salem, Essex County, Mass., March 26, 1892; attended the public schools of Newport, Maine;…Enrico Fermi Award
The $100,000 award is given in recognition of scientific and technical achievement in atomic energy. Awarded by the president, it is the U.S. government's oldest science and technology award…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: February 12, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 11, 1805February 13, 1805February 12, 1805 12th February Tuesday 1805. The morning was fair tho could, thermometer at 14° below naught…Roller Coasters in the U.S.
In 1884 a preacher LaMarcus A. Thompson decided to build a new ride at New York's Coney Island to divert attention away from the local beer gardens. He built two parallel tracks, with individual…Andrew Jackson HOUSTON, Congress, TX (1854-1941)
Senate Years of Service: 1941-1941 Party: Democrat HOUSTON Andrew Jackson , a Senator from Texas; born in Independence, Washington County, Tex., June 21, 1854; attended the common schools,…2003 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Picture:The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingBest Actor:Sean Penn, Mystic RiverBest Actress:Charlize Theron, MonsterBest Supporting Actor:Tim Robbins, Mystic RiverBest Supporting…George CURRY, Congress, NM (1861-1947)
CURRY George , a Representative from New Mexico; born on Greenwood plantation, near Bayou Sara, La., April 3, 1861; attended the public schools; moved to the Territory of New Mexico in 1879 and…The Celtic Twilight: Drumcliff and Rosses
by W. B. Yeats The Three O'Byrnes and the Evil FaeriesThe Thick Skull of the FortunateDrumcliff and Rosses Drumcliff and Rosses were, are, and ever shall be, please Heaven! places of…Trending
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