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Cheyenne, indigenous people of North America
(Encyclopedia) CheyenneCheyenneshīănˈ, –ĕnˈ [key], indigenous people of North America whose language belongs to the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native American…Dunlap, William
(Encyclopedia) Dunlap, WilliamDunlap, Williamdŭnˈlăp [key], 1766–1839, American dramatist and theatrical manager, b. Perth Amboy, N.J. Inspired by the success of The Contrast by Royall Tyler, he…Wheelock, Eleazar
(Encyclopedia) Wheelock, EleazarWheelock, Eleazarĕlēāˈzər hwēˈlŏk [key], 1711–79, American clergyman, founder of Dartmouth College, b. Windham, Conn., grad. Yale, 1733. He became (1735) the pastor of…Shillong
(Encyclopedia) ShillongShillongshĭlôngˈ [key], city (1991 pop. 223,366), capital of Meghalaya state, NE India. It is a summer resort c.5,000 ft (1,525 m) high in the Khasi Hills. There are two…Mississippi
Mississippi State Information Capital: Jackson Official Name: State of Mississippi Organized as territory/republic: April 7, 1798 Entered Union (rank): December 10, 1817 (20th state) Present…mountain men
(Encyclopedia) mountain men, fur trappers and traders in the Rocky Mts. during the 1820s and 30s. Their activities opened that region of the United States to general knowledge. Since the days of…Population Explosion Among Older Americans
The United States saw a rapid growth in its elderly population during the 20th century. The number of Americans aged 65 and older climbed to 40.3 million in 2010, up from 35 million in 2000…America's Most Endangered Places 2013
The Astrodome in Houston, Texas is among American sites most at risk America's Most Endangered Places America's Most Endangered Places 2012America's Most Endangered Places 2011America's Most…Icaza, Jorge
(Encyclopedia) Icaza, JorgeIcaza, Jorgehôrˈhā ēkäˈsä [key], 1906–78, Ecuadorian novelist. Icaza wrote in harsh, realistic terms against the exploitation of the Native American. His novel En las…Evansville
(Encyclopedia) Evansville, city (2020 pop. 117,298), seat of Vanderburgh co., extreme SW Ind., a port on the Ohio River; inc. 1819. It is a rail and…Trending
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