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Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…

Detroit, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Detroit Detroit dĭtroitˈ [key], city (2020 pop. 639,111), seat of Wayne co., SE Mich., on the…

Showtime

Director:Tom DeyWriters:Keith Sharon, Alfred Gough, Miles MillarWarner Bros.; PG–13; 95 minutesRelease:3/02Cast:Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo Showtime, a movie that shares its name…

2006 Academy Awards Nominations

The 2006 Academy Awards will be presented February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre.Best PictureBabel The DepartedLetters from Iwo Jima Little Miss Sunshine The QueenBest Animated…

1999 Academy Awards

The 1999 Academy Awards were presented March 26, 2000 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium.Best PictureAmerican Beauty, Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks, producers (DreamWorks SKG) The Cider House…

Soap Box Derby

All-American Soap Box Derby At the 67th annual Soap Box Derby on a rain-soaked track in Akron, Ohio, Hilary Pearson won the Masters division, RickiLea Murphy…

Dr. Dolittle

Director:Betty ThomasWriters:Nat Mauldin and Larry LevinDirector of Photography: Russell BoydEditor:Peter TeschnerMusic:Richard GibbsProduction Designer:William ElliottProducers: John Davis,…

1947 Academy Awards

The 1947 Academy Awards were presented March 20, 1948 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best Motion PictureThe Bishop's Wife (Goldwyn; RKO Radio)Crossfire (RKO Radio)Gentleman's…

De Valera, Eamon

(Encyclopedia) De Valera, EamonDe Valera, Eamonāˈmən dĕ vəlârˈə [key], 1882–1975, Irish statesman, b. New York City. He was taken as a child to Ireland. As a young man he joined the movement…

Beckett, Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Beckett, SamuelBeckett, Samuelbĕkˈĭt [key], 1906–89, Anglo-French playwright and novelist, b. Dublin. Beckett studied and taught in Paris before settling there permanently in 1937. He…