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National Symphony Orchestra
(Encyclopedia) National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Washington, D.C., founded in 1931 by Hans Kindler, who conducted the orchestra until 1949. Its first home was Constitution Hall; since 1986 it has…Flight 93 National Memorial
(Encyclopedia) Flight 93 National Memorial, memorial, visitors complex, and other facilities at the site of the crash of the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001, near Shanksville, Pa…New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Information Capital: Concord Official Name: New Hampshire Organized as a territory/republic: 1629 Entered Union (rank): June 21, 1788 (9th state) Present constitution…State Taxes on Individuals
The following table shows the percent of sales and income tax on individuals for each state, according to Tax Foundation data. State Sales/use tax (percent)1 Income…State Abbreviations
From AL to WY The post office advises people to write out full state names when sending a letter. But, especially in the age of texting, people like to abbreviate. Here are the recognized…Chapman, John Gadsby
(Encyclopedia) Chapman, John Gadsby, 1808–90, American painter, b. Alexandria, Va. Chapman is noted for his colored etchings of the Roman compagna and the American landscape. His historical painting…Deaths by State: 2011
The following table lists the number of deaths (in thousands) and the death rate per 1,000 people for every state in the U.S. for 2011. Area…January 2021 Current Events: US News
Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…Brewer's: American States
The eight states which retain the Indian names of the chief rivers, as: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Source: Dictionary of Phrase…William Shakespeare: Coriolanus, Act II, Scene II. The same. The Capitol.
Scene II. The same. The Capitol.Enter two Officers, to lay cushionsFirst OfficerCome, come, they are almost here. How many stand for consulships?Second OfficerThree, they say: but 'tis…Trending
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