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(Encyclopedia) Morristown. 1 Town (1990 pop. 16,189), seat of Morris co., N N.J., on the Whippany River; settled c.1710, inc. 1865. Although chiefly residential, it has diverse manufactures,…Surratt, Mary Eugenia
(Encyclopedia) Surratt, Mary EugeniaSurratt, Mary Eugeniasərătˈ [key], 1820–65, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, hanged on July 7, 1865. A widow (her maiden name was…communistic settlements
(Encyclopedia) communistic settlements, communities practicing common ownership of goods. Communistic settlements were known in ancient and medieval times, but the flowering of such groups occurred…The Devil's Own
Director: Alan J. PakulaWriters: David Aaron Cohen, Vincent Patrick and Kevin JarreDirector of Photography:Gordon WillisEditors:Tom Rolf and Dennis VirklerMusic:James HornerProduction…1961–1970
1961—New York A.L. 4 (Ralph Houk); Cincinnati N.L. 1 (Fred Hutchinson). WP—New York: Ford (1, 4), Arroyo (3), Daley (5); Cincinnati: Jay (2). LP—New York: Terry (2); Cincinnati: O'Toole (1, 4…Richard Cheney Biography
Richard Cheneyvice president of the United StatesBorn: Jan. 30, 1941Birthplace: Lincoln, Neb. President George W. Bush turned to a seasoned Washington insider to be his second in command. The…1999 U.S. 500
Date— Sunday, July 25, 1999, at Michigan International Speedway. Distance— 500 miles; Course— 2 mile oval; Field—26 cars; Winner's average speed— 186.097 mph; Margin of victory— 0.032…The Quiet Man <span class="date" >(1952)</span>
Director: John FordCast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Victor McLaglen Ford digresses from his dusty trademark Westerns with this spirited love story set in lush Ireland. And what a…Lifetime World Series Records
(through 2007) Most hits—71, Yogi Berra, New York A.L., 1947, 1949–53, 1955–58, 1960–63. Most runs—42, Mickey Mantle, New York A.L., 1951–53,…Nixon, Richard Milhous
(Encyclopedia) Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913–94, 37th President of the United States (1969–74), b. Yorba Linda, Calif. Soon after his reelection Nixon's popularity plummeted as the growing…