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former diplomat and counterterrorism official, took over as the top civilian administrator of Iraq in May, replacing Lt. Gen. Jay Garner. He oversaw the selection of the Iraqi Governing…Walt Whitman: L. of G.'s Purport
L. of G.'s PurportNot to exclude or demarcate, or pick out evils from their formidable masses (even to expose them,) But add, fuse, complete, extend—and celebrate the immortal and the…National Recovery Administration
(Encyclopedia) National Recovery Administration (NRA), in U.S. history, administrative bureau established under the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. In response to President Franklin Delano…Rothko, Mark
(Encyclopedia) Rothko, MarkRothko, Markrŏthˈkō [key], 1903–70, American painter, b. Dvinsk, Russia (now Daugavpils, Latvia), as Marcus Rotkovitch. His family immigrated to the United States in 1913.…Defoe, Daniel
(Encyclopedia) Defoe or De Foe, DanielDefoe or De Foe, Danieldĭfōˈ [key], 1660?–1731, English writer, b. London. He was nearly sixty when he turned to writing novels. In 1719 he published his…Tom Johnson Biography
hockey defensemanDied: Nov. 22, 2007 (Falmouth, Massachusetts) Best Known as: hockey defenseman, hall of famer, and Bruins coach Hockey defenseman, hall of…Stephan Johnson Biography
Stephan JohnsonAge: 31 junior middleweight boxer who turned professional in 1987 and had a 27-8-1 record; knocked out in the 10th round of a USBA title fight by Paul Vaden on Nov. 20, 1999.…Howard Johnson Biography
Howard JohnsonrestaurateurBorn: 1896Birthplace: Boston, Mass. As post-War America began taking to the open road, Howard Johnson was there offering road-side meals and ice-cream that catered…Walter Johnson Biography
Walter JohnsonAge: 56 three-time All-Pro defensive tackle with the Cleveland Browns; recognized as one of the best at his position in team history; played from 1965-76. Died of a heart attack…Clarence Johnson Biography
inventorBorn: 27 February 1910Best Known as: inventor of the technologically advanced aircraft Clarence “Kelly“ Johnson invented the first technologically…Trending
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