A number of states have halls of fame that honor the renowned women who once called that state home or helped to make it great. These are a few to know. Alabama Women's Hall of FameMarion,…
First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: FencingOne of the four sports that has been featured at every modern Summer…
(Encyclopedia) Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, American poet, short-story writer, and critic, b. Boston. He is acknowledged today as one of the most brilliant and original writers in American literature.…
(Encyclopedia) Lewis, John Llewellyn, 1880–1969, American labor leader, b. Lucas co., Iowa; son of a Welsh immigrant coal miner. He became a miner and after 1906 rose through the union ranks to…
(Encyclopedia) Bryan, William JenningsBryan, William Jenningsbrīˈən [key], 1860–1925, American political leader, b. Salem, Ill. Although the nation consistently rejected him for the presidency, it…
Inaugural Oratory The terse, the eloquent, the long-winded by Borgna Brunner Famous lines from inaugural addresses: "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask…
Mother's Day QuizAnswers to the Mother's Day Trivia Quiz are below. 1. Who played Mrs. Robinson, the seductress mother who slept with the young Dustin Hoffman, in The Graduate?Faye DunawayAnne…
50th Emmy Awards: Comedy Acting Nomineesprev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | nextOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMichael J. FoxSpin City Kelsey GrammerFrasierJohn…
(Encyclopedia) closed shop and open shop. The term “closed shop” is used to signify an establishment employing only members of a labor union. The union shop, a closely allied term, indicates a…
