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British Library

(Encyclopedia) British Library, national library of Great Britain, located in London; one of the world's great libraries. Long a part of the British Museum, the library collection originated in 1753…

George W. Bush | Presidential Cabinet Members

2001-2009 by Beth Rowen Related Links Inaugural FactfileBiography: George W. BushPresidential Inaugural AddressesHow the President Gets Elected President George W. Bush wasted no…

Black Government Officials

Notable African-American Government Officials   Former Secretary of State Colin Powell   Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights…

Order of Presidential Succession

/* /*]]>*/ Order of Presidential Succession Under George W. Bush The procedure for filling vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency is outlined by the 20th and 25th amendments to the…

Darrow, Clarence Seward

(Encyclopedia) Darrow, Clarence Seward, 1857–1938, American lawyer, b. Kinsman, Ohio. He first practiced law in Ashtabula, Ohio. In 1887 he moved to Chicago, where he was corporation counsel for…

naturalism, in literature

(Encyclopedia) naturalism, in literature, an approach that proceeds from an analysis of reality in terms of natural forces, e.g., heredity, environment, physical drives. The chief literary theorist…

poster

(Encyclopedia) poster, placard designed to be posted in some public place for purposes of commercial announcement or propaganda. Advertising makes wide use of posters, as do charitable and political…

The Oscars

More Movies The Apostle Director/Writer: Robert DuvallDirector of Photography: Barry MarkowitzEditor: Stephen MackMusic: David MansfieldProduction Designer: Linda BurtonProducer: Rob Carliner…

New York City Ballet

(Encyclopedia) New York City Ballet (NYCB), one of the foremost American dance companies of the 20th and 21st cents. It was founded by Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine as the Ballet Society in…