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House, Edward Mandell
(Encyclopedia) House, Edward Mandell, 1858–1938, American political figure, adviser to President Wilson, b. Houston. Active in Texas politics, he was (1882–92) campaign manager and adviser to Gov.…Shays's Rebellion
(Encyclopedia) Shays's Rebellion, 1786–87, armed insurrection by farmers in W Massachusetts against the state government. Debt-ridden farmers, struck by the economic depression that followed the…Gallipoli campaign
(Encyclopedia) Gallipoli campaign, 1915, Allied expedition in World War I for the purpose of gaining control of the Dardanelles and Bosporus straits, capturing Constantinople, and opening a Black Sea…Bergson, Henri
(Encyclopedia) Bergson, HenriBergson, HenriäNrēˈ bĕrgsôNˈ [key], 1859–1941, French philosopher. He became a professor at the Collège de France in 1900, devoted some time to politics, and, after World…Douglas, James, 9th earl of Douglas
(Encyclopedia) Douglas, James, 9th earl of Douglas, 1426–88, Scottish nobleman, last earl of Douglas. Following the murder of his brother William, the 8th earl, by James II, he led a rebellion…Franklin, Ann Smith
(Encyclopedia) Franklin, Ann Smith, 1696–1763, American printer; sister-in-law of Benjamin Franklin. After the death in 1735 of her husband, James Franklin, she carried on his commercial printing…1970 Academy Awards
The 1970 Academy Awards were presented April 15, 1971 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureAirport, Ross Hunter, producer (Universal)Five Easy Pieces, Bob Rafelson and…Introduction to Major League Soccer Stats for the 1997-98 Season: MLS Annual Awards
MVP: Marco Etcheverry, D.C. UnitedCoach of the Year: Bob Bradley, ChicagoGoalkeeper of the Year: Zach Thornton, Chi.Defender of the Year: Lubos Kubik, ChicagoRookie of the Year: Ben Olsen, D.…Furnifold McLendel SIMMONS, Congress, NC (1854-1940)
Senate Years of Service: 1901-1931 Party: Democrat SIMMONS Furnifold McLendel , a Representative and a Senator from North Carolina; born on his father's plantation near Polloksville, Jones…1960 Academy Awards
The 1960 Academy Awards were presented April 17, 1961 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best Motion PictureThe Alamo, John Wayne, producer (United Artists)The Apartment, Billy Wilder,…Trending
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