(Encyclopedia) Battery, the, park, 21 acres (8.5 hectares), southern tip of Manhattan island, New York City; site of former Dutch and English fortifications. Castle Clinton, a fort built in 1808 for…
musician, singerBorn: 6/22/1953Birthplace: Queens, New York Pop/rock singer and musician known for her ragtag appearance, colorful hair, and hit song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” , the anthem of…
Saying "I Do" in England versus AmericaThe U.S. and England share many wedding traditions making their differences all the more interesting. by Jennie Wood Prince William and Kate…
LITTLE, John Sebastian, a Representative from Arkansas; born at Jenny Lind, Sebastian County, Ark., March 15, 1853; attended the common schools and Cane Hill College, Arkansas; studied law;…
Senate Years of Service: 1859-1865Party: DemocratPOWELL, Lazarus Whitehead, a Senator from Kentucky; born near Henderson, Henderson County, Ky., October 6, 1812; attended the common schools;…
HOBART, Garret Augustus, a Vice President of the United States; born near Long Branch, Monmouth County, N.J., June 3, 1844; attended the common schools and graduated from Rutgers College, New…
Senate Years of Service: 1848-1849Party: WhigMETCALFE, Thomas, a Representative and a Senator from Kentucky; born in Fauquier County, Va., March 20, 1780; moved with his parents to Fayette…
Related Links Plural Nouns Quiz Plural Nouns Activity Plural Nouns More Info Answer key: At the restaurant, we sat and watched three chefs prepare our…
Norderoogsand, a new island in the North Sea, is already a home to many birds and plants. By Jennie Wood A new island has appeared in the North Sea.Related Links Lost…
