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1981–2007

1981— Los Angeles N.L. 4 (Tom Lasorda), New York A.L. 2 (Bob Lemon); WP—Los Angeles: Valenzuela (3), Howe (4),…

Vice President Al Gore

Vice President Al GoreDistinguishing himself as a Democratic leader by Beth Rowen Gore's agenda includes gun-control regulation, environmental protection, and Internet access in schools. By…

Hannibal, Carthaginian general

(Encyclopedia) HannibalHannibalhănˈəbəl [key], b. 247 b.c., d. 183 or 182 b.c. Carthaginian general, an implacable and formidable enemy of Rome. Although knowledge of him is based primarily on the…

Seward, William Henry

(Encyclopedia) Seward, William Henry, 1801–72, American statesman, b. Florida, Orange co., N.Y. In 1861, Seward became Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, and many expected him to be the…

Oregon Trail

(Encyclopedia) Oregon Trail, overland emigrant route in the United States from the Missouri River to the Columbia River country (all of which was then called Oregon). The pioneers by wagon train did…

State Department Notes on Morocco

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Moroccan Relations PEOPLEMoroccans are predominantly Sunni…