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(Encyclopedia) Lee, Spike (Shelton Jackson Lee), 1957–, African-American filmmaker, b. Atlanta, Ga. As a student at New York Univ., he won recognition…Lin, Maya Ying
(Encyclopedia) Lin, Maya YingLin, Maya Yingmīˈə [key], 1959–, American architect and sculptor, b. Athens, Ohio. Lin's work is known for its visual poetry and sensitive mingling of highly abstract…Gravely, Samuel Lee, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Gravely, Samuel Lee, Jr., 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer, the first African American to hold the rank of admiral, b. Richmond, Va. Joining the Naval Reserves in 1942, he became (1944)…American Law
1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in which a law passed by Congress is declared…Notable Speeches and Letters by African Americans, From Benjamin Banneker to Barack Obama
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The Question: We just recently moved and we dealt with a moving company that did a terrible job. Is there anywhere we can get information about our rights? The…Brewer's: Rights
Declaration of Rights. An instrument submitted to William and Mary, on their being called to the throne, setting forth the fundamental principles of the constitution. The chief items are…Wisdom, John Minor
(Encyclopedia) Wisdom, John Minor, 1905–99, American jurist, b. New Orleans; grad. Tulane Univ. Law School, 1929. A Republican, long in private practice, he was named to the federal 5th Circuit Court…Trending
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