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Brewer's: Roncesvalles
(4 syl.). A defile in the Pyrenees, famous for the diaster which here befell the rear of Charlemagne's army, on the return march from Saragossa. Ganelon betrayed Roland, out of jealousy,…State of the Union Address: George W. Bush (February 27, 2001)
George W. Bush (February 27, 2001) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress: It's a great privilege to be here to outline a new budget and a new approach for governing our great country.…State of the Union Address: George W. Bush (January 29, 2002)
George W. Bush (January 29, 2002) Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our…1962 Academy Awards
The 1962 Academy Awards were presented April 8, 1963 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureLawrence of Arabia, Sam Spiegel, producer (Columbia)The Longest Day, Darryl F. Zanuck,…Brewer's: Paladin
An officer of the Palatium or Byzantine palace, a high dignitary. Paladins. The knights of King Charlemagne. The most noted are Allory de l'Estoc; Astolfo; Basin de Genevois; Fierambras…The Celtic Twilight: The Friends of the People of Faery
by W. B. Yeats The Queen and the FoolDreams That Have No MoralThe Friends of the People of Faery Those that see the people of faery most often, and so have the most of their wisdom, are…Brewer's: Oliver
Son and heir of Sir Rowland de Boys, who hated his youngest brother Orlando, and persuaded him to try a wrestling match with a professed wrestler, hoping thus to kill his brother; but when…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, August 14, 1804
Day 197 Day 199 Clark, August 14, 1804 14th August Tuesday 1804 a fine morning wind from the S E The men Sent to the Mahar Town last evening has not returned we Conclude to Send a Spye to…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, August 22, 1805
Day 861 Day 863 Lewis, August 22, 1805 Thursday August 22ed 1805 This morning early I sent a couple of men to complete the covering of the cash which could not be done well last night in…Biographies: Deaths of 2011
Deaths of 2011 See also 2010 Deaths 2009 Deaths…