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Pacific, War of the
(Encyclopedia) Pacific, War of the, 1879–84, war between Chile and the allied nations, Peru and Bolivia; also called the Chile–Peruvian War. The trouble began when President Hilarión Daza of Bolivia…The Crusades
(1096–1291) In 1095 at Council of Clermont, Pope Urban II calls for war to rescue Holy Land from Muslim infidels. The First Crusade (1096) is assembled in response to Emperor Alexius I. The…Timeline: Modern Fashion, 1858-1920
Part I: 1858-1920 by David Johnson 1858 1906 1913 1914-1918 1920s Next: 1930-1968 1858 Englishman Charles Worth establishes first haute couture fashion house in Paris Top 1906…Timeline of Key Events in Chechnya, 1830–2014
1800s 1900s 1950s 1990s 2000 2002 2005 2008 2010 2014 1830s Czar Nicholas I invades Caucasus, meets fierce resistance. 1859 Russia conquers, incorporates Caucasus. 1917 Russian Revolution,…Sweden Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Sweden Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Sweden Relations PEOPLESweden has one of the world's highest…State of the Union Address: William McKinley (December 5, 1898)
William McKinley (December 5, 1898) To the Senate and House of Representatives: Notwithstanding the added burdens rendered necessary by the war, our people rejoice in a very satisfactory and…Clark, William
(Encyclopedia) Clark, William, 1770–1838, American explorer, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition, b. Caroline co., Va.; brother of George Rogers Clark. He was an army officer (1792–…State of the Union Address: Grover Cleveland (December 3, 1888)
Grover Cleveland (December 3, 1888) To the Congress of the United States: As you assemble for the discharge of the duties you have assumed as the representatives of a free and generous people, your…Estonia Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Estonia Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Estonia Relations GEOGRAPHYBetween 57.3…Ghost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission
Author:Hampton Sides Publisher:Doubleday The release of the megabudget critical dud Pearl Harbor has undoubtedly stirred a renewed interest in World War II (witness the proliferation of war…Trending
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