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Bingham, George Caleb
(Encyclopedia) Bingham, George Caleb, 1811–79, American painter and politician, b. Augusta co., Va. His family moved (1819) to Missouri, which was the site of most of Bingham's activities. In 1837 he…Members of The House of Representatives, 112th Congress
Below is the composition of the 112th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2010 midterm elections. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented;…Howells, William Dean
(Encyclopedia) Howells, William Dean, 1837–1920, American novelist, critic, and editor, b. Martins Ferry, Ohio. Both in his own novels and in his critical writing, Howells was a champion of realism…Tintoretto
(Encyclopedia) TintorettoTintorettotēntōrĕtˈtō [key], 1518–94, Venetian painter, whose real name was Jacopo Robusti. Tintoretto is considered one of the greatest painters in the Venetian tradition.…The Supreme Court: Taft Court, 1921 to 1930
Taft Court, 1921 to 1930The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…The Congress of Women: A Study in Göethe's Faust
by Mrs. Mary H. Peabody Pioneer Woman of OregonPhilanthropy for Girls in Paris.A Study in Göethe's Faust. Mrs. Mary H. Peabody was born at Hartford, Conn. Her father was Dr. S. Saltmarsh…September 2016: Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan Pledge $3 Billion to End Disease
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major science and disaster news events of September 2016. 1. Philae Was Lost…The Congress of Women: Introduction
PrefaceOpening AddressIntroduction The Congresses held in the Woman's Building were inaugurated under a resolution unanimously passed by the Board of Lady Managers on September 7, 1891,…Sophists
(Encyclopedia) SophistsSophistssŏfˈĭsts [key], originally, itinerant teachers in Greece (5th cent. b.c.) who provided education through lectures and in return received fees from their audiences. The…Sosa, Sammy
(Encyclopedia) Sosa, Sammy (Samuel Kevin Sosa Peralta)Sosa, Sammysämwĕlˈ sōˈsä pĕrälˈtä [key], 1968–, Dominican baseball player. An outfielder and designated hitter, he broke into the major leagues…Trending
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