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National Museum of the American Indian

(Encyclopedia) National Museum of the American Indian, institution devoted to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the culture of the indigenous populations of the Western Hemisphere, a…

Herndon, William Henry

(Encyclopedia) Herndon, William Henry, 1818–91, friend, law partner, and biographer of Abraham Lincoln, b. Greensburg, Ky. In 1844 he became the junior member of the Springfield, Ill., law firm of…

Holyfield, Evander

(Encyclopedia) Holyfield, Evander, 1962–, American boxer, b. Atmore, Ala. Favored to win the 1984 Olympic heavyweight title, but victim of a controversial disqualification, he turned professional and…

James III, king of Scotland

(Encyclopedia) James III, 1452–88, king of Scotland (1460–88), son and successor of James II. During his minority he was under the care of his mother, Mary of Guelders, and her adviser, James Kennedy…

Christopher, Warren Minor

(Encyclopedia) Christopher, Warren Minor, 1925–2011, U.S. government official, b. Scranton, N.Dak. He studied law at Stanford (1946–49) and was a clerk to Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (…

2007 CMA Awards

The 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented November 7 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. Entertainer of the Year…

2005 CMA Awards

The 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented November 15 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. Entertainer of the Year…

Ely MOORE, Congress, NY (1798-1860)

MOORE, Ely, a Representative from New York; born near Belvidere, Warren County, N.J., July 4, 1798; attended the public schools; moved to New York City; studied medicine, but did not engage in…

George Evan HOWELL, Congress, IL (1905-1980)

HOWELL, George Evan, a Representative from Illinois; born in Marion, Williamson County, Ill., September 21, 1905; attended the public schools at Villa Grove, Douglas County, Ill.; graduated…