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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
(Encyclopedia) Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), organization that seeks to upgrade moral life, especially through abstinence from alcohol. The National WCTU of the United States was founded…The True George Washington: Soldier: Temper
TemperThere can be no doubt that Washington had a high temper. Hamilton's allusion to his not being remarkable for "good temper" has already been quoted, as has also Stuart's remark that "all…Glossary of Art Movements
This glossary of different art movements will help you define unfamiliar art terms whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or just a curious reader! Abstract ExpressionismAmerican art…Brewer's: Oxford Movement
(See Tracts For The Times.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Oxford StrokeOxford Boat Crew A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…abstinence
(Encyclopedia) abstinence: see fasting; temperance movements.Williams, Sir George
(Encyclopedia) Williams, Sir George, 1821–1905, English merchant. A vigorous advocate of temperance and an opponent of gambling and tobacco, Williams founded the Young Men's Christian Association in…Women's Suffrage: How the Woman Suffrage Movement Began
by Carrie Chapman Catt and Nettie Rogers Shuler Why the Book is Written The Averted Triumph How the Woman Suffrage Movement BeganWhen, during the last decade, the great suffrage parades,-…History of the Tea Party Movement
New Political Movement Quickly Found Loyal Following by Beth Rowen One of several Tea Party protests Related Links U.S. GovernmentFacts About SenatorsBiography of Sarah Palin…Carl Sandburg: Autumn Movement
Autumn MovementCarl SandburgI cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts.The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper sunburned woman, the mother of…Trending
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