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free silver

(Encyclopedia) free silver, in U.S. history, term designating the political movement for the unlimited coinage of silver. In 1896 free silver became the major issue of a presidential campaign when…

The Evolution of Witch-Hunting?

The life and death of the Independent Counsel Act by Tasha Vincent The man who started it all. By the numbers: Number of investigations since inception: 20 Estimated cost to taxpayers: $150…

Spring Training: What's New in 1998

Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Buck Showalter has his team working hard in spring training to get ready for their first season in the National League West.Source:Wide World Photos The Cleveland…

Fueled by the Fans

The 1999 All Star Game by Mike Morrison Take the All Star Game Quiz! Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa will be one of the sluggers looking to clear Fenway Park's "Green Monster" at the annual Home Run…

U.S. Medal-Winning Men's Basketball Teams

1936 (gold medal): Sam Balter, Ralph Bishop, Joe Fortenberry, Tex Gibbons, Francis Johnson, Carl Knowles, Frank Lubin, Art Mollner, Don Piper, Jack Ragland, Carl Shy, Willard Schmidt, Duane…

Vernon Jordan, 1998 News

close friend and adviser of President Clinton, was accused of aiding in a cover-up of the President's affair with Monica Lewinsky. Ultimately, the allegations that Jordan asked Lewinsky to…

Betty Currie, 1998 News

President Clinton's secretary of five years, was queried by Ken Starr's team on her involvement in covering up the affair between the President and Monica Lewinsky. Currie asked Vernon…

Lightweight

1869–99 Kid Lavigne1899– 1902 Frank Erne1902–08 Joe Gans1908–10 Battling Nelson1910–12 Ad Wolgast1912–14 Willie Ritchie1914–17 Freddy Welsh1917–25 Benny Leonard11925 Jimmy Goodrich1925–26…

2005–2006 Obie Awards

The 2005–2006 Obie Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, were presented on May 15, 2006, at New York…