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Major Independent Agencies

There are several administrative divisions of the government whose job it is to enforce and administer laws and regulations. Because provisions for these agencies were not outlined in the…

speleology

(Encyclopedia) speleologyspeleologyspēlēŏlˈəjē [key], systematic exploration of caves, popularly called spelunking. It includes the measuring and mapping of caves and reporting on the flora and fauna…

House of Representatives, 112th Congress

Below is the composition of the 112th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2010 midterm elections. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented…

James Earl Carter, Jr.

Born: 10/1/1924Birthplace: Plains, Ga. James Earl Carter, Jr., was born in the tiny village of Plains, Ga., Oct. 1, 1924, and grew up on the family farm at nearby Archery. Both parents were fifth-…

1997 Grammy Awards

The 40th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on February 25, 1998.Record:“Sunny Came Home,” Shawn ColvinAlbum:Time Out of Mind, Bob Dylan (Columbia Records…

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm

(Encyclopedia) Nietzsche, Friedrich WilhelmNietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelmfrēˈdrĭkh vĭlˈhĕlm nēˈchə [key], 1844–1900, German philosopher, b. Röcken, Prussia. The son of a clergyman, Nietzsche studied…

Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima From Allied invasion to national symbol by Gerry Brown During the winter of 1945, in the midst of World War II, the Pacific island of Iwo Jima, part of Japan, was an attractive target…

The History of Black History Month

by Elissa Haney Dr. Carter G. Woodson   Americans have recognized Black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…

Senators: The Facts

Facts About SenatorsOldest, youngest, first female, and other famous firsts by Ann-Marie Imbornoni The U.S. Senate is composed of 100 members (2 from every state) serving staggered six-…