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French and Indian Wars

(Encyclopedia) French and Indian Wars, 1689–1763, the name given by American historians to the North American colonial wars between Great Britain and France in the late 17th and the 18th cent. They…

State Department Notes on Mali

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense U.S.-Malian Relations PEOPLEMali's population consists of diverse Sub-Saharan…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…

mythology

(Encyclopedia) mythology [Greek,=the telling of stories], the entire body of myths in a given tradition, and the study of myths. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in…

Obama, Barack

(Encyclopedia) Obama, Barack (Barack Hussein Obama 2d), Obama, Barackbəräkˈ h&oomacr;sānˈ ōbäˈmə [key], 1961–, 44th president of the United States (2009–17), b. Honolulu, grad. Columbia (B.A.…

Members of Congress: Illinois, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Illinois Member Name Birth-Death ADAIR, Jackson Leroy 1887-1956 ADAMS, George Everett 1840-1917 ADKINS, Charles 1863-1941…

Famous Firsts by African Americans

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors Entertainers…

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(Encyclopedia) library, a collection of books or other written or printed materials, as well as the facility in which they are housed and the institution that is responsible for their maintenance.…