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Brewer's: Althea

(Divine). The divine Althea of Richard Lovelace was Lucy Sacheverell, called by the poet, “Lucretia.” When love with unconfined wings Hovers within my gates, And my divine Althea brings To…

Brewer's: Renarder

(French). To vomit, especially after too freely indulging intoxicating drinks. Our word fox means also to be tipsy. Il luy visite la machoire, Quand l'autre luy renarde aux yeux. Le baume…

Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865

Lincoln, Abraham (president of U.S.): Shot April 14, 1865, in Washington, DC, by John Wilkes Booth; died April 15.Seward, William H. (secretary of state): Escaped assassination (though…

Having a Ball at the Inauguration

Behind the scenes of the presidential party W.J.Clinton, Hillary, Tipper, and Al Gore on stage at the 1997 Inaugural Gala Related Links Presidential Information Presidential Election…

Biographies of the Presidents

  Read bios on all of the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant to Joe Biden. George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe…

Top Ten Closest U.S. Presidential Elections

Throughout U.S. history, there have been several close presidential races. This top ten closest U.S. presidential elections list is based on the combination of popular vote, electoral vote, and…

Vermont: Temperature Extremes

MonthMaximum°FYearPlaceMinimum°FYearPlaceFeb.701950Rutland*–441934BloomfieldMarch681957Bennington–461943East BarnetApril881998Salisbury–371938St. AlbansMay971976Vernon–131982Mount…

The Presidential Gallery

An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W. Bush2001–2009…

Notable Female Reformers and Activists

Abbott - Crandell | Davies - King | La Flesche - Sanger | Seton - Wright Mary Church Terrell Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes…