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Cole, Nat “King”
(Encyclopedia) Cole, Nat “King,” 1919–65, American musician and composer, b. Montgomery, Ala., as Nathaniel Adams Coles. A jazz pianist, he played Los Angeles nightclubs and in 1938 formed the King…Bull Run
(Encyclopedia) Bull Run, small stream, NE Va., c.30 mi (50 km) SW of Washington, D.C. Two important battles of the Civil War were fought there: the first on July 21, 1861, and the second Aug. 29–30,…Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards
Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards from fiction to outstanding contribution to publishing citation. 2014 1st Novelist…Donelson, Andrew Jackson
(Encyclopedia) Donelson, Andrew JacksonDonelson, Andrew Jacksondŏnˈəlsən [key], 1799–1871, American politician, b. Cumberland region of Tennessee. He was brought up at the Hermitage by his uncle,…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: J
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Jackson
(Encyclopedia) Jackson. 1 City (1990 pop. 37,446), seat of Jackson co., S Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1857. It is an industrial and commercial center in a farm region. The city's chief…Caruso, Enrico
(Encyclopedia) Caruso, EnricoCaruso, Enricokər&oomacr;ˈsō, Ital. änrēˈkō kär&oomacr;ˈzō [key], 1873–1921, Italian operatic tenor, b. Naples. The natural beauty, range, and power of his voice…Lisa Coole 1998 Deaths
Lisa CooleAge: 23 the 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year and the most decorated swimmer ever at the University of Georgia where she earned 19 NCAA All-American honors; two-time NCAA champion: won…Lisa Gay Hamilton Biography
Lisa Gay HamiltonactressBorn: 3/25/1964Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Raised on Long Island, Hamilton contracted the acting bug at an early age. A graduate of fine arts from New York…Jackson Hole
(Encyclopedia) Jackson Hole, fertile Rocky Mt. valley, c.50 mi (80 km) long and 6 to 8 mi (9.6–12.8 km) wide, NW Wyo., partly in Grand Teton National Park. Jackson Lake, 39 sq mi (101 sq km), a…Trending
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