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Mamet, David
(Encyclopedia) Mamet, DavidMamet, Davidmămĕtˈ [key], 1947–, American playwright and film director, b. Chicago. He taught drama (and produced some of his early plays) at Goddard College. His work,…The Great Seal of the U.S.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee consisting of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson “to bring in a device for a seal of the United States of…James Jordan, Jr. 2004 Deaths
James Jordan, Jr.Age: 73 advertising executive who wrote the memorable slogans “Wisk beats ring around the collar” and “Delta is ready when you are.” He worked for the firm Batten, Barton,…Open Sailing Results, 1996
Laser: 1. Robert Scheidt, BRA (26 pts); 2. Ben Ainslie, GBR (37); 3. Peer Moberg, NOR (46). Tornado: 1. Jose Luis Ballester & Fernando Leon, SPA (30 pts); 2. Mitch Booth & Andrew…House Committees, 111th Congress
House Standing Committees Agriculture (46 members) Chairman: Collin C. Peterson (D-Minn.) Ranking Rep.: Frank…Walter Beaman JONES, Jr., Congress, NC (1943)
JONES Walter Beaman, Jr. , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Farmville, Pitt County, N.C., February 10, 1943; graduated from Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Va., 1961; B.A., Atlantic…Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park Richmond, California Rosie made her debut in the song “Rosie the Riveter,” but it's the brawny image on the poster that's…The Triple Crown
Triple Crown WinnersTriple Crown Near MissesThe Triple Crown Challenge (1987-93)Kentucky DerbyPreakness StakesBelmont Stakes The term “Triple Crown” was coined by sportswriter Charles Hatton while…Alcott, Bronson
(Encyclopedia) Alcott, BronsonAlcott, Bronsonôlˈkət, ăl–, –kŏt [key], 1799–1888, American educational and social reformer, b. near Wolcott, Conn., as Amos Bronson Alcox. His meager formal education…John Turturro Biography
John Turturro actorBorn: 2/28/1957Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York After making his film debut in Raging Bull (1980), Turturro attended Yale University's graduate drama program and acted on stage…Trending
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