(Encyclopedia) de Gaulle, Charlesde Gaulle, Charlesshärl də gōl [key], 1890–1970, French general and statesman, first president (1959–69) of the Fifth Republic.
De Gaulle was reelected to a second…
The first five editions of The Columbia Encyclopedia were published in 1935, 1950, 1963, 1975, and 1993. All editions owe a debt of gratitude to Clark Fisher Ansley, the editor of the first edition,…
Political Firestorm That FizzledThe Supreme CourtBurger CourtPolitical Firestorm That FizzledDethroning a PresidentStarting the Abortion DebateActivism Takes Over the Court Richard Nixon…
(Encyclopedia) Austrian Succession, War of the, 1740–48, general European war.
In 1744 Frederick II, fearing the rising power of Austria, started the Second Silesian War by invading Bohemia; he…
philanthropist, mental health activistBorn: 1921Birthplace: Brookline, Mass. Shriver, the daughter of Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy and the sister of President John Kennedy, has long advocated for the…
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 3/27/2012
Pres. Jose RAMOS-HORTA Prime Min. Kay Rala Xanana GUSMAO Vice Prime Min. Jose Luis GUTERRES…
(Encyclopedia) Maria ChristinaMaria Christinamärēˈä krēstēˈnä [key], 1858–1929, queen of Spain, consort of Alfonso XII. An Austrian archduchess, she was married to Alfonso in 1879. After his death,…
(Encyclopedia) Luini, BernardinoLuini, Bernardinobārnärdēˈnō l&oomacr;ēˈnē [key], c.1480–1532, b. Luino, Italian painter, son of Giovanni Lutero. Among the extant works of his early years (before…
GUTHRIE, Brett, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Florence, Lauderdale County, Ala.; February 18, 1964; B. S., United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., 1987; M. P. P. M., Yale…
