Notable African-American Musicians
The following list includes African-American singers, composers, rappers, pianists, and other musicians who have contributed to the world of music,…
American Music TimelinePart V: 1930-1960 by David Johnson 1932 1936 1944 1948 1954 1959 Next: 1960s 1932 Blues pianist Thomas A. Dorsey, "father of gospel music," writes song "Take My Hand…
Inaugural Trivia Firsts and facts about presidential inaugurations by Christine Frantz and Beth Rowen NOTABLE INAUGURAL EVENTS George Washington's was the shortest inaugural…
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Spencer AbrahamDaniel Kahikina Akaka Archibald Alphonso AlexanderSamuel A. Alito, Jr. Paula Gunn AllenKing Abdullah AmanirenasStephen AmbroseMary AntinSusan B. Anthony Virginia ApgarJames…
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From gate crashers to fence jumpers, several uninvited guests have attempted to gain access to the White House over the years. 1840 1912 1974 1985 1994 2005 2014 1840…
From Continental Army Soldier Deborah Samson to the first female Army Rangers, Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, American women have been serving in the U.S. Military for hundreds…
Words of wisdom from a selection of commencement speeches
compiled by Ann-Marie Imbornoni
A graduating class of the Fairmount School. (Source/Library of Congress) Related Links Average…
