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(Encyclopedia) opposition, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies on opposite sides of the sky as viewed from earth. Opposition of the moon or planets is often determined in reference to the…Native American Church
(Encyclopedia) Native American Church, Native American religious group whose beliefs blend fundamentalist Christian elements with pan–Native American moral principles. The movement began among the…Young, John Watts
(Encyclopedia) Young, John Watts, 1930–2018, American astronaut, b. San Francisco. A Navy test pilot, he joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's astronaut program in 1962. Young…Poem: Dans le Restaurant
Poem 8 Poem 10 Dans le Restaurant Le garcon délabré qui n'a rien í faire Que de se gratter les doigts et se pencher sur mon épaule: "Dans mon pays il fera temps pluvieux, Du vent, du…1998 Drama Desk Awards
The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards.Outstanding PlayThe Beauty Queen of LeenaneOutstanding MusicalRagtimeOutstanding Musical…von Braun, Wernher
(Encyclopedia) von Braun, Wernhervon Braun, Wernhervôn broun [key], 1912–77, German-American rocket scientist and astronautics engineer, b. Germany, grad. Berlin Technological Institute (B.S., 1932…Poems by Emily Dickinson: XIII ("The moon is distant")
by EmilyDickinsonXIIXIVXIII The moon is distant from the sea, And yet with amber hands She leads him, docile as a boy, Along appointed sands. He never misses a degree; Obedient to her…John Austin MOON, Congress, TN (1855-1921)
MOON John Austin , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Va., April 22, 1855; moved with his parents to Bristol, Va., in 1857 and then to Chattanooga, Tenn…John Wesley MOON, Congress, MI (1836-1898)
MOON John Wesley , a Representative from Michigan; born near Ypsilanti, Wayne County, Mich., January 18, 1836; attended the common schools; moved to northern Michigan in 1854 and engaged in the…Reuben Osborne MOON, Congress, PA (1847-1919)
MOON Reuben Osborne , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Jobstown, Burlington County, N.J., July 22, 1847; attended the common schools and was graduated from the National School of…Trending
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