(Encyclopedia) South, the, region of the United States embracing the southeastern and south-central parts of the country. Traditionally, all states S of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio River (…
The Question: O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States? The Answer: According to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, or "Dr. Beach," the…
(Encyclopedia) Marconi, Guglielmo, MarcheseMarconi, Guglielmo, Marcheseg&oomacr;lyĕlˈmō märkāˈzā märkôˈnē [key], 1874–1937, Italian physicist, celebrated for his development of wireless…
(Encyclopedia) Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin, 1831–1917, American journalist, author, and philanthropist, b. Hampton Falls, N.H., grad. Harvard, 1855. An active abolitionist, he was a friend and agent…
(Encyclopedia) Tallmadge, BenjaminTallmadge, Benjamintălˈmĭj [key], 1754–1835, American Revolutionary soldier, b. Brookhaven, N.Y. Joining a Connecticut regiment, he served throughout the Revolution…
Timeline of Kennedy Tragedies by Beth Rowen
Read about the many tragedies that have struck the Kennedy family, including John Kennedy's assassination and the…
(Encyclopedia) Balenciaga, CristóbalBalenciaga, Cristóbalkrĭstōˈbäl bälĕnthyäˈgä [key], 1895–1972, Spanish-born French fashion designer. He established houses of couture in Spain (1919–31) and Paris…