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(Encyclopedia) pressure group, body, organized or unorganized, that actively seeks to promote its particular interests within a society by exerting pressure on public officials and agencies. Pressure…Stevens, Thaddeus
(Encyclopedia) Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792–1868, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania (1849–53, 1859–68), b. Danville, Vt. He taught in an academy at York, Pa., studied law, and was admitted to the bar…The 87th Academy Award Best Director Nominees
Below are the nominees in the directing category. This is the second directing nomination for Alejandro G. Iñárritu. He was previously nominated for the 2006 film Babel. This is Richard…John McKay 2001 Deaths
John McKayAge: 77 legendary USC football coach who popularized the "I" formation in the 1960s and later became the first head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise; remembered for his…DUER, William, Congress, NY (1747-1799)
DUER, William, (grandfather of William Duer [1805-1879]), a Delegate from New York; born in Devonshire, England, March 18, 1747; completed preparatory studies and attended Eton College (England…Space Shuttle Timeline
Overview of two decades of the U.S. shuttle program by Liz Olson 1980s…The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids There was once upon a time an old goat who had seven little kids, and loved them with all the love of a mother for her children. One day she wanted to go…1999-2000 NBA Finals Box Scores Game 4
Attendance: 18,345; Time: 2:55; Officials: Dick Bavetta, Steve Javie, Ronnie Nunn. 1 2 3 4 OT F LA Lakers 23 28 29 24 16 —120 Indiana 33 21 23…2002 Alpine Skiing U.S. Championships
at Squaw Valley, Calif. (March 14-19) Men Downhill canceled (poor conditions) Slalom Bode Miller, Franconia, NH Giant Slalom Thomas Vonn, Newburgh, NY Super G Marco Sullivan,…Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2004–2005 Term
Court Declares Sentencing Guidelines Unconstitutional (Jan. 12, 2005): In the first part of a two-part ruling in United States v. Booker, Court rules, 5–4, that federal sentencing guidelines…Trending
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