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Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history of Black History Month, read biographies of famous African Americans, try our quizzes and crosswords,…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…January 2013 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of…Bielski, Martin
(Encyclopedia) Bielski, Martin, Pol. Marcin BielskiBielski, Martin,märˈtsēn byĕlˈskē [key], c.1495–1575, Polish historian and poet. His history of Poland, the first historical work written in Polish…Martin, François Xavier
(Encyclopedia) Martin, François XavierMartin, François XavierfräNswäˈ zävyāˈ märtăNˈ [key], 1762–1846, American jurist, b. Marseilles, France. He emigrated to the United States (c.1786) and was…Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
In the late 19th century, colleges for Black students were started in box cars (Atlanta University) and church basements (Spelman College). Mary McLeod Bethune, one of the nation's foremost Black…2002 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American picture book for children.Caldecott Medal for Best Picture Book: The Three…Johnny and Luther Htoo, 2000 News
12, illiterate guerrilla leaders of God's Army, a Christian group of Karen tribesmen who live in hiding in the jungle near the Burmese-Thai border, ordered their followers in Jan. to take…Johnny and Luther Htoo, 2001 News
Age: 13 lice-ridden guerrilla leaders of God's Army, a Christian group of Karen tribesmen who live in hiding in the jungle near the Burmese-Thai border, surrendered to Thai soldiers in…Ten Most Wanted List FAQ
The Ten Most Wanted FAQ by David Johnson 1. Have any women ever appeared on the list? Answer: Yes. Eight women have appeared on the list, starting 1968, with Ruth Eisemann-Schier. She was charged…Trending
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