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Plymouth Brethren
(Encyclopedia) Plymouth Brethren, group of Christian believers originating in the early 19th cent. in Ireland and spreading from there to the Continent (especially Switzerland), the British dominions…Hay-Pauncefote Treaties
(Encyclopedia) Hay-Pauncefote TreatiesHay-Pauncefote Treatieshā-pônsˈf&oobreve;t [key], negotiated in 1899 and 1901 by Secretary of State John Hay, for the United States, and Lord Pauncefote of…president
(Encyclopedia) president, in modern republics, the chief executive and, therefore, the highest officer in a government. Many nations of the world, including the United States, France, Germany, India…The Top Ten: Most Executions by State
Rank State Since 1930 Since 1976 1. Texas 841 563 2. Georgia 436 74 3…Origin of State Names
Alabama From the Alabama or Alibamu people, though the river was named first. Alabama comes from the Choctaw for "vegetation pickers," in reference to local farming practices. Alaska A…State Nicknames
Alabama Yellowhammer StateAlaska The state is commonly called “The Last Frontier” or “Land of the Midnight Sun”Arizona Grand Canyon StateArkansas The Natural StateCalifornia Golden…Names of State Residents
Alabama Alabamian, Alabaman Alaska AlaskanArizona Arizonan, ArizonianArkansas Arkansan California CalifornianColorado Coloradan, ColoradoanConnecticut Connecticuter; NutmeggerDelaware…State Secretaries of State
Alabama Jim Bennett, R (to Jan. 2015) Arizona Ken Bennett, R (to Jan. 2015) Arkansas…State Attorneys General
Alabama Luther Strange, R (to Jan. 2015) Alaska Michael C. Geraghty, R (apptd. by governor…Geographic Centers of States
Alabama In Chilton Co., 12 mi. SW of ClantonAlaska 60 mi. NW of Mt. McKinleyArizona In Yavapai Co., 55 mi. ESE of PrescottArkansas In Pulaski Co., 12 mi. SW of Little RockCalifornia In Madera…Trending
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