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Hammond, John Henry
(Encyclopedia) Hammond, John Henry, 1910–87, American record producer; blues, jazz, and rock promoter; and music critic, b. New York City. A member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, he entered the…The Congress of Women: Opening Address
IntroductionThe Finding of the New WorldOpening Address MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS AND FRIENDS:-The moment of fruition has arrived. Hopes which for more than two years have…What Is a Civil Union?
On July 1, 2000, Vermont became the first state in the country to legally recognize civil unions between gay or lesbian couples. Building on a state Supreme…Civil Engineer
What is this job like? Civil engineers design things. These might be roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, or water supply and sewage systems. They must consider many factors in…A Civil Action
Director/Writer:Steven ZaillianBuena Vista; PG–13; 113 minutesRelease:12/98Cast:John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek, Bruce Norris, Kathleen Quinlan,…Gage, Matilda Joslyn
(Encyclopedia) Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826–98, American woman-suffrage leader, b. Cicero, N.Y. Joining the women's rights movement in 1853, she edited in Syracuse, N.Y., the National Citizen, a…A Primer on Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships, and Defense of Marriage Acts
Learn about the differences among same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships, plus an overview of the Defense of Marriage Act. The controversial topic of gay marriage has become an…Notable Awards: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (Civil Rights, Famous People)
There are a variety of awards given to notable members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community throughout the year. Below you will find the names of recent recipients of the…Lynd, Robert Staughton
(Encyclopedia) Lynd, Robert Staughton, 1892–1970, American sociologist, b. New Albany, Ind.; grad. Princeton (B.A., 1914), Ph.D. Columbia, 1931. He taught at Columbia for 30 years (1931–61). With his…The Supreme Court: Using the Right Not to Knock
Using the Right Not to KnockThe Supreme CourtCollecting EvidenceSearching Your Car When You're Stopped for SpeedingUsing the Right Not to KnockFinding Marijuana with Thermal-Imaging…Trending
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