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(Encyclopedia) Somme, Battles of the, two engagements fought during World War I near the Somme River, N France. The first battle (July–Nov., 1916) was an Allied offensive. The British, commanded by…
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Capital: Lansing State abbreviation/Postal code: Mich./MI Governor: Rick Snyder, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Brian Calley, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Gary Peters, D…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Vermont
Member Name Birth-Death AIKEN, George David 1892-1984 ALLEN, Heman (of Colchester) 1779-1852 ALLEN, Heman (of Milton…
Christopher Columbus
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Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers
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