(Encyclopedia) Marcy, William Learned, 1786–1857, American politician, b. Southbridge, Mass. He settled in Troy, N.Y., where he practiced law and, after serving in the War of 1812, held local offices…
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Surfing the "New Wave"Movies and FilmFrench Film HistoryIt's Art, Stupid!A Century of Cinematic SplendorBefore the WarSurfing the "New Wave"The Eighties and NinetiesTen Fabulous French Films The…
(Encyclopedia) Scott, Winfield, 1786–1866, American general, b. near Petersburg, Va.
Although vain and pompous (he was called “Old Fuss and Feathers”), Scott was also generous, fair-minded,…
Animals' lives are not peaceful! They must be able to find food for themselves and their young (which often includes tracking and killing it), and avoid becoming food themselves. Sometimes they…
Senate Years of Service: 1847-1851; 1857-1861Party: Democrat; DemocratDAVIS, Jefferson, (son-in-law of President Zachary Taylor), a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born in what…
Inaugural Media Coverage: From the telegraph to the Internet by Borgna Brunner Source: Architect of the Capitol RELATED LINKS Inaugural OratoryPresidential…
(Encyclopedia) Northumberland, John Dudley, duke of, 1502?–1553, English statesman. The son of Edmund Dudley, minister of Henry VII, John was restored to his inheritance in 1512 after his father's…
(Encyclopedia) Lee, AngLee, Angäng [key], 1954–, Taiwanese filmmaker. Lee is one of the few directors who have achieved commercial and critical success in Asia and the United States, and is also…
