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1982British overcome Argentina in Falklands war (April 2–June 15). Israel invades Lebanon in attack on P.L.O. (June 4). John W. Hinckley, Jr., found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of…
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Who's Who in the Iraq Crisis From al-Sahaf to Wolfowitz by Beth Rowen Who's Who John AbizaidMohammed Saeed al-SahafKofi AnnanTariq AzizJosé María AznarTony BlairHans…
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(Encyclopedia) Mars, family of American food manufacturers. Franklin Clarence Mars, 1882–1934, b. Hancock, Minn., was a chocolate manufacturer who produced candy at home before opening a candy…
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