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The National Women's Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York,…Kissinger, Henry Alfred
(Encyclopedia) Kissinger, Henry Alfred Kissinger, Henry Alfred kĭsˈənjər [key], 1923–2023, American political…Rimbaud, Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Rimbaud, ArthurRimbaud, Arthurärtürˈ răNbōˈ [key], 1854–91, French poet who had a great influence on the symbolists and subsequent modern poets, b. Charleville. A defiant and…zinc oxide
(Encyclopedia) zinc oxide, chemical compound, ZnO, that is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in acids or alkalies. It occurs as white hexagonal crystals or a white powder commonly known as zinc…50th Emmy Awards: Miniseries Nominees
prev | outstanding miniseries | directing | lead roles | supporting roles | next Outstanding Miniseries More Tales of the City (Showtime) From the Earth to the Moon (HBO) George Wallace (TNT)…2005 World History
Mahmoud Abbas(1935– )Mahmoud Ahmadinejad(1956– )Angela Merkel(1954– )Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf(1938– )2005Worldwide aid pours in to help the 11 Asian countries devastated by the Dec. 26, 2004,…majolica
(Encyclopedia) majolicamajolicaməjŏlˈĭkə, məyŏlˈ– [key] or maiolicamaiolicaməyŏlˈĭkə [key] [from Majorca], type of faience usually associated with wares produced in Spain, Italy, and Mexico. The…Langdon, Harry
(Encyclopedia) Langdon, Harry, 1884–1944, American silent film comedian and director, b. Council Bluffs, Iowa. He repeatedly ran away from home to join traveling shows and circuses as a youngster,…Verwoerd, Hendrik Frensch
(Encyclopedia) Verwoerd, Hendrik FrenschVerwoerd, Hendrik Frenschhĕnˈdrək frĕnsh fərv&oomacr;rtˈ [key], 1901–66, South African political leader, b. Holland. He was taken as an infant to South…Selkirk, Thomas Douglas, 5th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Selkirk, Thomas Douglas, 5th earl of, 1771–1820, Scottish philanthropist, founder of the Red River Settlement. Emigration to America seemed to him the best solution for the poverty of…Trending
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