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Major Military Operations Since World War II

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe global spread of the First and Second World Wars made them the two most notable events of the 20th century. But they were far from the only major conflicts. Large…

Brutus VII

Brutus VII3 January 1788by BrutusSee also Federalist No. 23The result of our reasoning in the two preceeding numbers is this, that in a confederated government, where the powers are divided…

Brewer's: Civil Magistrate

(A). A civic or municipal magistrate, as distinguished from ecclesiastical authority. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Civil Service EstimatesCivil List A B…

Brewer's: Civil War

War between citizens (civilês). In English history the term is applied to the war between Charles I. and his Parliament; but the War of the Red and White Roses was a civil war. In America…

2017 Year in Review - World News

  Top events for the nation and the world in 2017 Prev Next Smog Alert China and India Face Pollution Issues On January 13, China issued its first-ever nationwide red alert for smog. A…

El Salvador Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note El Salvador   An indigenous woman creates a flower arrangement for a celebration, Panchimalco, El Salvador, May 6, 2007. [© AP Images]     PROFILE…

The Seven Wonders of the World

Since ancient times, numerous “seven wonders” lists have been created. The content of these lists tends to vary, and none is definitive. The seven wonders that are most widely agreed upon as…