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(Encyclopedia) mass extinction, the extinction of a large percentage of the earth's species, opening ecological niches for other species to fill. There have been at least ten such events. The five…State of the Union Address: Thomas Jefferson (December 2, 1806)
Thomas Jefferson (December 2, 1806) The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: It would have given me, fellow citizens, great satisfaction to announce in the moment of your…State of the Union Address: Calvin Coolidge (December 4, 1928)
Calvin Coolidge (December 4, 1928) To the Congress of the United States: No Congress of the United States ever assembled, on surveying the state of the Union, has met with a more pleasing prospect…What Is a City-State?
You've seen the word a thousand times, but what does it actually mean? City-states are small, independent areas that have full sovereignty over their domestic and international policies. Unlike in…State of the Union Address: Andrew Johnson (December 4, 1865)
Andrew Johnson (December 4, 1865) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: To express gratitude to God in the name of the people for the preservation of the United States is my…Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
Given on Thursday, August 8, 1974 Good evening. This is the 37th time I have spoken to you from this office in which so many decisions have been made that shape the history of this nation.…State of the Union Address: Andrew Jackson (December 4, 1832)
Andrew Jackson (December 4, 1832) Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: It gives me pleasure to congratulate you upon your return to the seat of Government for the…State of the Union Address: Harry S. Truman (January 9, 1952)
Harry S. Truman (January 9, 1952) Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Congress: I have the honor to report to the Congress on the state of the Union. At the outset, I should like to speak of…passion music
(Encyclopedia) passion music, choral music whose text depicts events immediately surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. The earliest passions, composed from the 9th to the 14th cent., were monophonic…State of the Union Address: William McKinley (December 5, 1899)
William McKinley (December 5, 1899) To the Senate and House of Representatives: At the threshold of your deliberations you are called to mourn with your countrymen the death of Vice-President Hobart…Trending
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