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Federalist party

(Encyclopedia) Federalist party, in U.S. history, the political faction that favored a strong federal government. Opposition to war brought the Federalists the support of Clinton and many others,…

forest

(Encyclopedia) forest, a dense growth of trees, together with other plants, covering a large area of land. The science concerned with the study, preservation, and management of forests is forestry. A…

Puritanism

(Encyclopedia) Puritanism, in the 16th and 17th cent., a movement for reform in the Church of England that had a profound influence on the social, political, ethical, and theological ideas of England…

Brontë

(Encyclopedia) BrontëBrontëbrŏnˈtē [key], family of English novelists, including Charlotte Brontë, 1816–55, English novelist, Emily Jane Brontë, 1818–48, English novelist and poet, and Anne Brontë,…

Baltimore

(Encyclopedia) Baltimore, city (2020 pop. 575,584), N central Md., surrounded by but politically independent of Baltimore co., on the Patapsco River…

1996 Grammy Awards

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Eric ClaptonArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Change the World,” Eric ClaptonAlbum of the YearFalling Into You, Celine Dion (550 Music/Epic)Song of the Year“Change the…

Washington

Capital: Olympia State abbreviation/Postal code: Wash./WA Governor: Jay Inslee, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Cyrus Habib, D (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Patty Murray, D (…

Women's History Month

Women Prize Winners in Literature See Nobel Prizes for Literature for the full list of winners.     Women's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Nobel…

2014 Academy Awards

The 2014 Academy Awards were presented on Feb. 22, 2015, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Sniper…