(Encyclopedia) Carnegie Corporation of New York, foundation established (1911) to administer Andrew Carnegie's remaining personal fortune for philanthropic purposes. Initially endowed with $125…
U.S., South Vietnam, and Allies versus North Vietnam and National Liberation Front (Viet Cong).1950President Truman sends 35-man military advisory group to aid French fighting to maintain colonial…
The Question:
Why do people yell "Freebird!" at concerts?
The Answer:
"Freebird" was recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973 for their debut album. (It's also spelled "Free Bird.") It's second only…
Entertainer of the YearGeorge StraitSingle of the Year“I'm No Stranger to the Rain,” Keith WhitleyAlbum of the YearWill the Circle Be Unbroken Volume II, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Universal)Song of…
VALENTINE, Edward Kimble, a Representative from Nebraska; born in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, June 1, 1843; attended the common schools; learned the trade of a printer; during the Civil…
HOWARD, Benjamin Chew, (son of John Eager Howard), a Representative from Maryland; born at âBelvedere,â near Baltimore, Md., November 5, 1791; pursued classical studies, and was graduated…
Atlas A book of maps with or without text. The word atlas was first used as the title of a book by Gerardus Mercator in 1585. Examples: Atlas of the World, Rand McNally Atlas of the Earth's…
(Encyclopedia) Harrison, William Henry, 1773–1841, 9th President of the United States (Mar. 4–Apr. 4, 1841), b. “Berkeley,” Charles City co., Va.; son of Benjamin Harrison (1726?–1791) and…
Sydney A record 10,651 athletes (4,069 of them women) from 199 nations participate; the only nation excluded is Afghanistan. North and South Korea enter the stadium under one flag. Australian…
Senate Years of Service: 1868-1879Party: RepublicanSPENCER, George Eliphaz, a Senator from Alabama; born in Champion, Jefferson County, N.Y., November 1, 1836; pursued classical studies;…
