Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…
Senate Years of Service: 1961-1985Party: RepublicanTOWER, John Goodwin, a Senator from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., September 29, 1925; educated in the public schools of…
Senate Years of Service: 1981-1989 Party: Republican QUAYLE, James Danforth (Dan), a Representative and a Senator from Indiana and a Vice President of the United States; born in Indianapolis,…
What's bouillabaisse? It's French for a fish stew that combines many kinds of fish and shellfish. Here is a stew of another kind — a variety of food facts. Meal…
In 1953 Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier. She was the founder of the WASPs (Women's Airforce Service Pilots), a female military organization established during…
U.S. News | World News Here are the key events in business and science news for the month of August 2009. Cash for Clunkers Program Extended (Aug. 6): The Senate votes 60–37…
Activism Takes Over the CourtThe Supreme CourtBurger CourtPolitical Firestorm That FizzledDethroning a PresidentStarting the Abortion DebateActivism Takes Over the Court The Warren Court…
The Presidential Gallery An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States[ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W…
The evolution of the new political action committees that have altered the course of political campaigns Related Links How a President is Nominated and Elected…
Accepting HomosexualityThe Supreme CourtSeparating Government PowersWho's in Control—the States or the Federal Government?Killing Gun ControlSupporting Family LeaveAccepting Homosexuality…
