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(Encyclopedia) misericordsmisericordsmĭzˌərəkôrdzˈ [key], carvings in Gothic churches that adorn choir stalls provided for the use of the clergy during services. The stalls were carved with biblical…Blair, Francis Preston, 1821–75, American political leader
(Encyclopedia) Blair, Francis Preston, 1821–75, American political leader and Union general in the Civil War, b. Lexington, Ky., son of Francis Preston Blair (1791–1876). A St. Louis lawyer, Blair…U.S. News: A Breakthrough Year for Same-Sex Marriage
In 2013, the Supreme Court and several states weigh in on same-sex marriage. Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the World Science News of…Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
(Encyclopedia) Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Lincoln Home National Historic Site
(Encyclopedia) Lincoln Home National Historic Site: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Bacon, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Bacon, Henry, 1866–1924, American architect, b. Watseka, Ill. He began his professional career with the firm of McKim, Mead, and White, but after 1903 he practiced independently. Among…President Lincoln and Soldier's Home National Monument
(Encyclopedia) President Lincoln and Soldier's Home National Monument: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Blair, Montgomery
(Encyclopedia) Blair, Montgomery, 1813–83, U.S. Postmaster General (1861–64), b. Franklin co., Ky., son of Francis P. Blair (1791–1876). He resigned from the army in 1836 after serving against the…Betterton, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Betterton, ThomasBetterton, Thomasbĕtˈərtən [key], 1635?–1710, English actor and manager. He joined Sir William D'Avenant's company at Lincoln's Inn Fields theater in 1661 and became…Springfield
(Encyclopedia) Springfield. 1 City (1990 pop. 105,227), state capital and seat of Sangamon co., central Ill., on the Sangamon River; settled 1818, inc. as a city 1840. In a rich agricultural region (…Trending
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