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Spanish Place Names

Hispanic heritage from coast to coast by Holly Hartman Alcatraz Island, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, draws over a million visitors each year In 1846,…

State Attorneys General

Alabama Luther Strange, R (to Jan. 2015) Alaska Michael C. Geraghty, R (apptd. by governor…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…

Geographic Centers of States

Alabama In Chilton Co., 12 mi. SW of ClantonAlaska 60 mi. NW of Mt. McKinleyArizona In Yavapai Co., 55 mi. ESE of PrescottArkansas In Pulaski Co., 12 mi. SW of Little RockCalifornia In Madera…

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Troodontids Meaning of Name: “wounding tooth”Period:Cretaceous Period (138 million to 65 million years ago) Size: 2 - 3.5 meters longWeight:50kg Location:Canada, Montana, Wyoming…

Regions of the U.S.

These regions have similar climate, geography, traditions, and history. New England Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Middle Atlantic Delaware,…

Mike Mansfield 2001 Deaths

Mike MansfieldAge: 98 Democrat from Montana who served as Senate majority leader from 1961 to 1977, longer than any other politician. As majority leader, he helped to secure passage of major…

Nicolette Larson Biography

Nicolette Larsoncountry/pop singerBorn: 7/17/1952Birthplace: Helena, Montana Larson rose to pop music fame in the 1970s with her recording of Neil Young's song “Lotta Love” (1978). She began her…

2014 Midterm Elections

Republicans Take Control of the Senate     Related Links U.S. Government U.S. Elections History of the Tea Party Movement U.S. History Timeline…