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(Encyclopedia) judgment, decision of a court of law respecting the issues before it. The term ordinarily is not applied to the decree (order) of courts of equity. The outstanding characteristic of a…Conkling, Roscoe
(Encyclopedia) Conkling, Roscoe, 1829–88, American politician, b. Albany, N.Y. On his admission to the bar in 1850, he was immediately appointed district attorney of Albany. The son of Alfred…Frei Montalva, Eduardo Nicanor
(Encyclopedia) Frei Montalva, Eduardo NicanorFrei Montalva, Eduardo Nicanorāˌᵺwärˈᵺō nēkänōrˈ frā mōntälˈvä [key], 1911–82, president of Chile (1964–70). A lawyer and editor, he was a founder (1938)…Surratt, Mary Eugenia
(Encyclopedia) Surratt, Mary EugeniaSurratt, Mary Eugeniasərătˈ [key], 1820–65, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, hanged on July 7, 1865. A widow (her maiden name was…Seattle, Wash.
Mayor: Ed Murray (to Dec. 31, 2017) 2010 census population (rank): 608,660 (23); Male: 304,030 (50.0%); Female: 304,630 (50.0%); White: 422,870 (69.5%); Black: 48,316 (7.9%); American Indian…Watergate affair
(Encyclopedia) Watergate affair, in U.S. history, series of scandals involving the administration of President Richard M. Nixon; more specifically, the burglarizing of the Democratic party national…State of the Union Address: William J. Clinton (January 25, 1994)
William J. Clinton (January 25, 1994) Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the 103rd Congress, my fellow Americans: I am not sure what speech is in the TelePrompTer tonight, but I hope we can talk…Livingston
(Encyclopedia) Livingston, family of American statesmen, diplomats, and jurists. Edward Livingston,Edward Livingston, 1764–1836, b. Livingston Manor, was the son of Robert R. Livingston (1718–75)…The True George Washington: Master and Employer
Master and EmployerSlavesIn his "rules of civility" Washington enjoined that "those of high Degree ought to treat" "Artificers & Persons of low Degree" "with affibility & Courtesie,…1948 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists
Event Time 100m Free Greta Andersen, DEN 1:06.3 Ann Curtis, USA 1:06.5 Marie-Louise Vaessen, NED 1:07.6 400m Free Ann Curtis, USA 5:…Trending
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