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(Encyclopedia) StrausStrausstrous [key], family of American merchants, public officials, and philanthropists. Isidor Straus, 1845–1912, b. Rhenish Bavaria, emigrated (1854) with his brothers to the…Pritzker Prize
(Encyclopedia) Pritzker Prize, officially The Pritzker Architecture PrizeThe Pritzker Architecture Prizeprĭtˈskər [key], award for excellence in architecture, given annually since 1979. Largely…heredity
(Encyclopedia) heredity, transmission from generation to generation through the process of reproduction in plants and animals of factors which cause the offspring to resemble their parents. That like…Stoppard, Tom
(Encyclopedia) Stoppard, Tom, 1937–, English playwright, b. Zlín, Czechoslovakia (now in the Czech Republic), as Tomas Straussler. During his childhood he and his family moved to Singapore, later (…From Hattie to <i>The Help</i>
A History of African-Americans at the Oscars by Jennie Wood Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar. RELATED LINKS Minority Oscar Winners in Major…Strauss, Richard
(Encyclopedia) Strauss, RichardStrauss, Richardrĭkhˈärt shtrous [key], 1864–1949, German composer. Strauss brought to a culmination the development of the 19th-century symphonic poem, and was a…The Academy Awards
The Oscars®, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcase the best in movies and couture and always stir controversy. The awards honor films released in the…March 2022 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US news events…The 87th Academy Award Best Actor Nominees
Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. Bradley Cooper is nominated for his portrayal of Chris Kyle, the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history, in American Sniper. This is…The 87th Academy Award Best Actress Nominees
Check out the bios for the nominees, including Marion Cotillard who previously won a Best Actress Oscar for 2007's La Vie En Rose. Julianne Moore is nominated for her role in Still Alice…Trending
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