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American Classics Peck's Atticus Finch in court To Kill a Mockingbird Though Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his subtle portrayal of Atticus Finch, the Southern lawyer who defends a black man…U.S. History Timeline
The defining moments of American history U.S. History is short in the grand scheme of things, but there's still a whole lot for any one person to keep straight. We've thrown together a timeline with…State of the Union Address: James Polk (December 5, 1848)
James Polk (December 5, 1848) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people…Monroe, James
(Encyclopedia) Monroe, James, 1758–1831, 5th President of the United States (1817–25), b. Westmoreland co., Va. In 1816 Monroe obtained the presidential nomination and was easily elected. During…isolationism
(Encyclopedia) isolationism, a national policy of abstaining from political, military, or economic alliances or agreements with other countries. Isolationism may be adopted in order to devote a…MacDonald, Ramsay
(Encyclopedia) MacDonald, Ramsay (James Ramsay McDonald), 1866–1937, British statesman, b. Scotland. The illegitimate son of a servant, he went as a young man to London, where he joined the Social…Doctorow, E. L.
(Encyclopedia) Doctorow, E. L. (Edgar Lawrence Doctorow)Doctorow, E. L.dŏkˈtərōˌ [key], 1931–2015, American novelist, b. New York City. The author of a dozen novels, Doctorow is known for his…nest
(Encyclopedia) nest, structure for the reception and incubation of the eggs of birds, reptiles, insects, and some fish or for the parturition of mammals, and also for the care of the young during…Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Diane Wrigley, Physician Assistant — Certified Winter's early darkness is a leading cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder. If the thought of winter depresses you, you may be one of millions who…endocytosis
(Encyclopedia) endocytosisendocytosisĕnˌdōsītōˈsəs [key], in biology, process by which substances are taken into the cell. When the cell membrane comes into contact with a suitable food, a portion of…Trending
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