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A turning point in rock music occurred in the…
Wives and Children of the Presidents
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Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…
U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Senegalese Relations GEOGRAPHY Senegal is…
Middle-earth Timeline From the creation of Middle-earth to the War of the Ring by Laura Hayes The awakening of Man, the Elves' struggle against Morgoth, and the love of Beren and Lúthien.…
