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Presidential Quotes

Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames…

Timeline: Modern Fashion, 1930-1958

Part II: 1930-1968 by David Johnson 1930 1940-1945 1947 1950 1954 1960s 1968 Next: 1970-1990 1930 Hemlines drop; then gradually rise Alix "Madame" Grès becomes famous for elegant…

Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Preface

by Robert Burns 1771 - 1779 Preface Robert Burns was born near Ayr, Scotland, 25th of January, 1759. He was the son of William Burnes, or Burness, at the time of the poet's birth a nurseryman…

Testimony

by Fannie Lou Hamer Speech given at the Democratic National Convention Mr. Chairman, and the Credentials Committee, my name is Mrs. Fanny Lou Hamer, and I live at 626 East Lafayette Street,…

1996-97 Boxing Lightweights (135 lbs)

Lightweights (135 lbs) Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Oct. 19 Phillip Holiday Joel Diaz Wu 12 IBF Johannesburg, S. Afr. Nov. 1 Shane Mosley Ramon Felix…

1994–1995 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesNYPD Blue (ABC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesMandy Patinkin, Chicago HopeOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesKathy Baker, Picket FencesOutstanding…

Teens' Favorite Funny Books

Teen readers across the country vote for the best from the American Library Association Thwonk by Joan Bauer Related Links Teen Read Week from the ALA…

Speech on Civil Rights

by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Speech given in the House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, the United States Congress is a 19th century body in a 20th century world. In the field of civil rights…