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(Encyclopedia) fencing, sport of dueling with foil, épée, and saber. Swords have been in use since the Bronze Age, and nearly all people of antiquity practiced swordsmanship. Fencing as a contest…November 2004 Disasters
Nov. 7, southern Philippines: Southern Philippines hit by tropical storm Lingling experienced flash floods and landslides that killed at least 115.Nov. 11, Kepulauan Alor, Indonesia: A 7.5…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis and Clark, October 13, 1804
Day 344 Day 346 Lewis and Clark, October 13, 1804 Orders 13th of October 1804 A court Martial to Consist of nine members will set to day at 12 oClock for the trial of John Newman now…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: December 3, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark December 2, 1805December 4, 1805December 3, 1805 December 3rd Tuesday 1805 a fair windey morning wind from the East, the men Sent after an Elk…Percy Bysshe Shelley: On an Icicle that Clung to the Grass of a Grave
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Bigotry's VictimLoveOn an Icicle that Clung to the Grass of a Grave Published (without title) by Hogg, "Life of Shelley", 1858; dated 1809-10. The poem, with title…Fiorello Henry LA GUARDIA, Congress, NY (1882-1947)
LA GUARDIA Fiorello Henry , a Representative from New York; born in New York City December 11, 1882; moved to Arizona; attended the public schools and high school at Prescott, Ariz.; returned to…The Global Market and Developing Nations: A Worldwide Market?
A Worldwide Market?The Global Market and Developing NationsIntroductionA Three Part World?The World's EconomiesProduction and Income ClassificationsA Worldwide Market?What Does the Future Hold? The…refugee
(Encyclopedia) refugee, one who leaves one's native land either because of expulsion or to escape persecution. The legal problem of accepting refugees is discussed under asylum; this article…State of the Union Address: George W. Bush (January 28th, 2003)
George W. Bush (January 28th, 2003) Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished citizens and fellow citizens: Every year, by law and by custom, we meet here to consider the…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, June 25, 1805
Day 739 Day 741 Clark, June 25, 1805 June 25th Tuesday 1805 a fair worm morning, Clouded & a few drops of rain at 5 oClock A.M. fair I feel my Self a little unwell with a looseness…