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Ginsberg, Allen
(Encyclopedia) Ginsberg, AllenGinsberg, Allengĭnzˈbûrg [key], 1926–97, American poet, b. Paterson, N.J., grad. Columbia, 1949. An outspoken member of the beat generation, Ginsberg is best known for…Ginsburg, Ruth Bader
(Encyclopedia) Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, 1933–2020, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1993–2020), b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Joan Ruth Bader. A graduate (1954) of Cornell, she attended Harvard Law…Atlanta campaign
(Encyclopedia) Atlanta campaign, May–Sept., 1864, of the U.S. Civil War. In the spring of 1864, Gen. W. T. Sherman concentrated the Union armies of G. H. Thomas, J. B. McPherson, and J. M. Schofield…Breyer, Stephen Gerald
(Encyclopedia) Breyer, Stephen Gerald Breyer, Stephen Gerald brīˈər [key], 1938–, associate justice of the U.S.…type
(Encyclopedia) type, for printing, was invented in China (c.1040), using woodblocks. Related devices, such as seals and stamps for making impressions in clay, had been used in ancient times in…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 22, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 21, 1805July 23, 1805July 22, 1805 Monday July 22cd 1805. We set out early as usual. The river being divided into such a number of channels…Hispanic Americans in the 115th Congress
A table of the Hispanic Americans currently serving in the 115th Congress. There are 41 Hispanics in the House of Representatives and 4 in the Senate. State House Senate Arizona Raul…2002 Women's WTA Tour
2002 Women's WTA Tour Finals Tournament Winner Earnings Runner-Up Score Jan. 6 Australian Hardcourt Champs (Gold Coast) Venus Williams $27,000 J. Henin 75 62 Jan…October Current Events 2024: US News
Top of Page World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…Irving, Washington
(Encyclopedia) Irving, Washington, 1783–1859, American author and diplomat, b. New York City. Irving was one of the first Americans to be recognized abroad as a man of letters, and he was a literary…Trending
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