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Michael VIII, Byzantine emperor

(Encyclopedia) Michael VIII (Michael Palaeologus), c.1225–1282, Byzantine emperor (1261–82), first of the Palaeologus dynasty. Following the murder of the regent for Emperor John IV of Nicaea, he was…

Theresa, Saint (Theresa of Lisieux)

(Encyclopedia) Theresa or Thérèse, Saint (Theresa of Lisieux), 1873–97, French Carmelite nun, one of the most widely loved saints of the Roman Catholic Church, b. Alençon. Her original name was Marie…

Play On!

Book:Cheryl L. WestSongs:Duke EllingtonMusic:Luther HendersonChoreography:Mercedes EllingtonConceived and Directed by:Sheldon EppsSets:James Leonard JoyCostumes:Marianne ElliottLighting:Jeff…

The President as Military King

The President as Military Kingby "PHILADELPHIENSIS", who was influenced by Thomas Paine (in "Common Sense), wrote the following selection. It is taken from 3 essays which appearing February 6…

Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Part III

Part III: National Figure 1963 1964 1965 Next: New Directions for Civil Rights 1963 King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter…

Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Part IV

Part IV: New Directions for Civil Rights Mid-1960s 1966 1967 1968 Next: The Legacy Mid-1960s King's growing opposition to the Vietnam War angers President Johnson, prompts…

Martin D. HARDIN, Congress, KY (1780-1823)

Senate Years of Service: 1816-1817 Party: Federalist HARDIN Martin D. , a Senator from Kentucky; born along the Monongahela River, western Pennsylvania, June 21, 1780; moved with his parents…

Martin Alonzo HAYNES, Congress, NH (1842-1919)

HAYNES Martin Alonzo , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Springfield, Sullivan County, N.H., July 30, 1842; moved with his parents to Manchester, N.H., in 1846; attended the common…