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Notre-Dame de Paris

(Encyclopedia) Notre-Dame de ParisNotre-Dame de Parisnôˈtrə-däm də pärēˈ [key] [Fr.,=Our Lady of Paris], cathedral church of Paris, a noble achievement of early Gothic architecture in France. It…

Pullman

(Encyclopedia) Pullman. 1 Former town, since 1889 part of Chicago, Ill. It was founded in 1880 by George M. Pullman as a model community for workers of his sleeping-car company; all property was…

symbolists

(Encyclopedia) symbolists, in literature, a school originating in France toward the end of the 19th cent. in reaction to the naturalism and realism of the period. Designed to convey impressions by…

Vermont: Temperature Extremes

MonthMaximum°FYearPlaceMinimum°FYearPlaceFeb.701950Rutland*–441934BloomfieldMarch681957Bennington–461943East BarnetApril881998Salisbury–371938St. AlbansMay971976Vernon–131982Mount…

Top Ten Closest U.S. Presidential Elections

Throughout U.S. history, there have been several close presidential races. This top ten closest U.S. presidential elections list is based on the combination of popular vote, electoral vote, and…

The First Ladies Gallery

An illustrated guide to the first ladies of the United States Please note: Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Hannah Hoes Van Buren, and Ellen Arthur all died before their husbands became…

Cabinet Members Under President Donald Trump

The following are the members of President Donald Trump's cabinet. President Trump is the 45th President of the United States, and his term began in 2017. Cabinet members are chosen by the president…

The Presidential Gallery

An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W. Bush2001–2009…

Pete Cipollone

Pete CipolloneBorn: February 5, 1971American Coxswain Won gold in the 2004 Olympics in the heavyweight men's eight; won World Championships in the heavyweight men's eight in 1997, 1998, and…

Nick McDonald 2005 Deaths

Nick McDonaldAge: 76 Dallas police officer who arrested Lee Harvey Oswald in a movie theater shortly after the assassination of President Kennedy. Died: Hot Springs, Ark., Jan. 27, 2005Eugene…