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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…

U.S. History Timeline: 1900–1949

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesBetween 1900 and 1949 the United States experienced rapid social, political, and technological expansion. It also experienced wars and natural catastrophes that…

Crete

(Encyclopedia) Crete Crete krēt [key], Gr. Kríti, island, c.3,235 sq mi (8,380 sq km), SE…

Highest Mountain Peaks in the World (& Locations)

Photo Source: iStock Mountains have long been a source of awe and inspiration— the taller the better. In ancient times they were deemed to be the homes of gods. In recent years, they inspired the…

Blaine, James Gillespie

(Encyclopedia) Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830–93, American politician, b. West Brownsville, Pa. As Secretary of State, Blaine was particularly energetic in fostering closer relations with the Latin…

Eastern Conference: Soccer Players, Sports

Columbus CrewTop ScorersPosGmMinGAPtsPete MarinoF2812398420Brian McBrideF1310696618Robert WarzychaM31272031117A.J. WoodM2918335414Brian MaisonneuveM3227343713Thomas DooleyD151309419Jorge…

Women's Suffrage: Illinois: A Turning Point

by Carrie Chapman Catt and Nettie Rogers Shuler A New ImpulseThe Story of OhioIllinois: A Turning PointAfter 1912 woman suffrage prospered with the fortunes of the Progressive party.…

1922–2007 Newbery Medal Winners

1922The Story of Mankind, Hendrick Willem Van Loon1923The Voyages of Dr. Doolittle, Hugh A. Lofting1924The Dark Frigate, Charles Boardman Hawes1925Tales from Silver Lands, Charles Joseph…

Cleveland, Grover

(Encyclopedia) Cleveland, Grover (Stephen Grover Cleveland), 1837–1908, 22d (1885–89) and 24th (1893–97) President of the United States, b. Caldwell, N.J.; son of a Presbyterian clergyman. Cleveland'…

Famous Firsts in Aviation

Cayley's Helicopter Wilbur and Orville Wright with their second powered machine. Source: Library of Congress. Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh…