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Brewer's: Annates

(2 syl.). One entire year's income claimed by the Pope on the appointment of a bishop or other ecclesiastic in the Catholic Church. This is called the first fruits (Latin, annus, a year).…

Cheney, Dick

(Encyclopedia) Cheney, Dick (Richard Bruce Cheney)Cheney, Dickchēˈnē, chāˈ– [key], 1941–, Vice President of the United States (2001–9), b. Lincoln, Nebr. His family moved to Casper, Wyo., when he was…

The Origins of Mother's Day

On Sunday, May 8th, people in North America and around the world will celebrate Mother’s Day. Postal services will be inundated with affectionate Mother’s Day cards. Florists will prepare countless…

William PACA, Congress, MD (1740-1799)

PACA, William, a Delegate from Maryland; born at “Wye Hall,“ near Abingdon, Queen Anne (now Harford) County, Md., October 31, 1740; was graduated from Philadelphia College in 1759; studied law…

Joshua Weldon MILES, Congress, MD (1858-1929)

MILES Joshua Weldon , a Representative from Maryland; born on his father's farm on the Great Annamessex River, near the village of Marion, Somerset County, Md., December 9, 1858; attended private…

Thailand Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Thailand Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Thai Relations PEOPLEThailand's population is…

Teen Read Week

Pick up a humorous book or a graphic novel and read for the fun of it Harry Potter #1 on Teens' Top Ten Related Links Teen Read Week from the ALA…

George MEADER, Congress, MI (1907-1994)

MEADER George , a Representative from Michigan; born in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., September 13, 1907; attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan; student at Ohio…