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Thurmond, Strom

(Encyclopedia) Thurmond, Strom (James Strom Thurmond)Thurmond, Stromthûrˈmənd [key], 1902–2003, U.S. senator from South Carolina (1954–2003), b. Edgefield, S.C. He read law while teaching school (…

Wallace, George Corley

(Encyclopedia) Wallace, George Corley, 1919–98, governor of Alabama (1963–67, 1971–79, 1983–87), b. Clio, Ala. Admitted to the bar in 1942, he was active in the Alabama Democratic party, serving in…

Blackstone, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) Blackstone, Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist. At first unsuccessful in legal practice, he turned to scholarship and teaching. He became (1758) the first Vinerian professor of law…

West, Dame Rebecca

(Encyclopedia) West, Dame Rebecca, 1892–1983, English novelist and critic, b. Ireland as Cicily Isabel Fairfield. West began her career as a journalist for feminist and suffragist publications. At…

Mbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwa

(Encyclopedia) Mbeki, Thabo MvuyelwaMbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwatäˈbō mv&oobreve;yĕlˈə mbĕkˈē [key], 1942–, South African political leader. Mbeki was born into a politically active family; his father,…

Dia Art Foundation

(Encyclopedia) Dia Art Foundation, American foundation that supports contemporary art and artists, est. 1974 by art dealer Heiner Friedrich and his wife, art patron Philippa de Menil. The foundation…

Lewinsky scandal

(Encyclopedia) Lewinsky scandalLewinsky scandalləwĭnˈskē [key], sensation that enveloped the presidency of Bill Clinton in 1998–99, leading to his impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives and…

Trinidad and Tobago

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobagotrĭnˈĭdăd, təbāˈgō [key], officially Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, republic (2015 est. pop. 1,222,000), 1,980 sq mi (5,129 sq km), West…

Oregon: Temperature Extremes

MonthMaximum°FYearPlaceMinimum°FYearPlaceJan.821934Fremont–521937AustinFeb.891907Williams–541933Ukiah*March991900Merlin–301922FremontApril1021906Marble Creek–…