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Women's Role in the Civil War

Thousands of women contributed to the war effort for the Union and Confederacy, both behind the scenes and on the frontlines By Beth Rowen Clara Barton Related Links…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 29, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 28, 1804August 30, 1804August 29, 1804 29th August Wednesday 1804- rained last night and Some this morning verry cloudy Set Some men to…

Brewer's: Anacreon

A Greek poet, who wrote chiefly in praise of love and wine, (B.C. 563–478.) Anacreon of the Twelfth Century. Walter Mapes, also called “The Jovial Toper.” (1150–1196). His best-known…

Raleigh, N.C.

Mayor: Nancy McFarlane (to Nov. 2015) 2010 census population (rank): 403,892 (43); Male: 195,143 (48.3%); Female: 208,749 (51.7%); White: 232,377 (57.5%); Black: 118,471 (29.3%); American…

Polynesian Words

Asian loan words in English by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Asian Loan Words IntroductionWords derived from: Chinese & KoreanJapaneseMalay & TagalogPolynesian Hawaiian hula luau…

1996 Academy Awards

The 1996 Academy Awards were presented March 24, 1997 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe English Patient, Saul Zaentz, producer (Miramax)Fargo, Ethan Coen, producer (…

2015 Academy Awards

The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short Bridge of…

Carl Richard CHINDBLOM, Congress, IL (1870-1956)

CHINDBLOM Carl Richard , a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., December 21, 1870; attended the public schools; was graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., in 1890 and…