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American Music Timeline - 1930-1960

Part V: 1930-1960 by David Johnson 1932 1936 1944 1948 1954 1959 Next: 1960s 1932 Blues pianist Thomas A. Dorsey, "father of gospel music," writes song "Take My Hand Precious Lord" Top Circa…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 25, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 24, 1805May 26, 1805May 25, 1805 Saturday May 25th 1805. The Two canoes which we left behind yesterday to bring on the meat did not arrive…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 29, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 28, 1805June 30, 1805June 29, 1805 Saturday June 29th 1805. This morning we experienced a heavy shower of rain for about an hour after…

Beach Boys Biography

Beach Boyssurfer sound rock group One of the most popular and influential American rock 'n roll bands, The Beach Boys were founded by the three Wilson brothers. Known for their lush harmonies…

crustacean

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Internal anatomy of a female crayfish, representative of the class Crustacea crustaceancrustaceankrŭstāˈshən [key], primarily aquatic arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea. Most…

fossil

(Encyclopedia) fossil, remains or imprints of plants or animals preserved from prehistoric times by the operation of natural conditions. Fossils are found in sedimentary rock, asphalt deposits, and…

Great Plains

(Encyclopedia) Great Plains, extensive grassland region on the continental slope of central North America. They extend from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba south through…

lake, body of water

(Encyclopedia) lake, inland body of standing water occupying a hollow in the earth's surface. The study of lakes and other freshwater basins is known as limnology. Lakes are of particular importance…