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Sei Shonagon
(Encyclopedia) Sei ShonagonSei Shonagonsĕē shōˈnäˈgōn [key], c.966?-?, Japanese poet and essayist of the mid-Heian period. She is best known for her Makura no sôshi [pillow book], a collection of…Butler, Pierce
(Encyclopedia) Butler, Pierce, 1866–1939, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1923–39), b. Dakota co., Minn. Admitted (1888) to the bar, he practiced in St. Paul, specialized in railroad law…military law
(Encyclopedia) military law, system of rules established for the government of persons in the armed forces. In most countries the legislature establishes the code of military law. It is distinguished…Mapp v. Ohio
(Encyclopedia) Mapp v. Ohio, case decided in 1961 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Dollree Mapp was convicted in a state court of possessing pornographic material in violation of Ohio law. Her conviction…Baker v. Carr
(Encyclopedia) Baker v. Carr, case decided in 1962 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Tennessee had failed to reapportion the state legislature for 60 years despite population growth and redistribution.…Breyer, Stephen Gerald
(Encyclopedia) Breyer, Stephen Gerald Breyer, Stephen Gerald brīˈər [key], 1938–, associate justice of the U.S.…Stewart, Potter
(Encyclopedia) Stewart, Potter, 1915–85, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1958–81), b. Jackson, Mich. After receiving (1941) his law degree from Yale, he was admitted to the Ohio bar. He…Oliver Ellsworth: Landholder VI
Landholder VIOliver EllsworthMonday, December 10, 1787He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.To the Landholders and Farmers:The publication…Palau Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Palau Index: Geography and People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE The Republic of Palau…October Current Events 2022: US News
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