(Encyclopedia) Addams, Jane, 1860–1935, American social worker, b. Cedarville, Ill., grad. Rockford College, 1881. In 1889, with Ellen Gates Starr, she founded Hull House in Chicago, one of the first…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Alaska
Member Name Birth-Death BARTLETT, Edward Lewis (Bob) 1904-1968 BEGICH, Mark 1962- BEGICH, Nicholas Joseph 1932-1972…
Did you know that skiing was originally a form of transportation in the mountains of Europe, well before it became a sport?Now there are many types of skiing for athletes of all ages to enjoy.…
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Roberta FlackArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Roberta FlackAlbum of the YearInnervisions, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown)Song of the Year“Killing Me Softly With His…
Long ago, in primitive times, stories were passed on by word of mouth. Since the invention of printing, stories have been part of the world's literature. The fairy tales, legends, and fables we…
by Chris Frantz Related Links The KennedysAlmanac: John Fitzgerald KennedyKennedy Family Tragedies Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Born: July 22, 1890 Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Died: 1995 Rose…
Timeline of Kennedy Tragedies by Beth Rowen Read about the many tragedies that have struck the Kennedy family, including John Kennedy's assassination and the death of John F. Kennedy…
