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The 2017 Academy Awards will be presented on Mar. 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Shape of Water Call Me By Your Name Darkest Hour…altruism
(Encyclopedia) altruismaltruismălˈtr&oomacr;ĭzˈəm [key], concept in philosophy and psychology that holds that the interests of others, rather than of the self, can motivate an individual. The…Howe, Elias
(Encyclopedia) Howe, Elias, 1819–67, American inventor, b. Spencer, Mass. He was apprenticed in 1838 to an instrument maker and watchmaker in Boston at whose suggestion he turned his attention to…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act III, Scene IV
Scene IVAthens. A room in Mark Antony's houseEnter Mark Antony and OctaviaMark AntonyNay, nay, Octavia, not only that,— That were excusable, that, and thousands more Of semblable import,—but…Nero
(Encyclopedia) Nero (Nero Claudius Caesar)Neronērˈō [key], a.d. 37–a.d. 68, Roman emperor (a.d. 54–a.d. 68). He was originally named Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus and was the son of Cnaeus Domitius…Spencer Oliver FISHER, Congress, MI (1843-1919)
FISHER Spencer Oliver , a Representative from Michigan; born in Camden, Hillsdale County, Mich., February 3, 1843; attended the public schools and Albion and Hillsdale Colleges in Michigan;…Spencer Darwin PETTIS, Congress, MO (1802-1829)
PETTIS Spencer Darwin , a Representative from Missouri; born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1802; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar about 1824 and commenced practice…George Eliphaz SPENCER, Congress, AL (1836-1893)
Senate Years of Service: 1868-1879 Party: Republican SPENCER George Eliphaz , a Senator from Alabama; born in Champion, Jefferson County, N.Y., November 1, 1836; pursued classical studies;…George Lloyd SPENCER, Congress, AR (1893-1981)
Senate Years of Service: 1941-1943 Party: Democrat SPENCER George Lloyd , a Senator from Arkansas; born in Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Mo., March 27, 1893; moved to Okolona, Ark., in 1902; attended…James Bradley SPENCER, Congress, NY (1781-1848)
SPENCER James Bradley , a Representative from New York; born in Salisbury, Conn., April 26, 1781; received a limited education; moved to Franklin County, N.Y., and settled in Fort Covington;…Trending
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