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Figures and Legends in American Folklore
Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774-1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest.Billy the Kid (…The Congress of Women: Personal Rights of Women
Political Status of WomenProperty Rights of WomenPersonal Rights of Women With respect to the personal protection of woman by law, there has been a change for the better, as the dignity…mystery
(Encyclopedia) mystery or mystery story, literary genre in which the cause (or causes) of a mysterious happening, often a crime, is gradually revealed by the hero or heroine; this is accomplished…September 2002
WorldEarth Summit Ends with Pact (Sept. 4): Meeting produces plan to improve sanitation, increase accessibility of clean water, reduce the number of endangered species, and improve safety of…September 2004
WorldRussian Insurgents Take Over School (Sept. 1): Armed Islamic guerrillas, most of them Chechen, take about 1,200 schoolchildren, parents, and teachers hostage in Beslan. (Sept. 3):…The Congress of Women: The Progress of Fifty Years
by Mrs. Lucy Stone Ethics of Social LifeWoman as an InvestorThe Progress of Fifty Years Mrs. Lucy Stone was a native of Massachusetts. She was born August 13, 1818. Her parents were Francis…July 2007
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Israel Releases Money to…Vietnam Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
Info Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 08/08/2022 Vietnamese officials are addressed by the last element in their names. Pres. Nguyen Xuan Phuc…September 2008 Current Events
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/Science/Society Japanese Prime…August 2002
WorldIraq Moves to Resume Inspection Talks (Aug. 1): Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri invites UN inspector Hans Blix to Baghdad to discuss weapons inspections. (Aug. 5): Iraq says it will…Trending
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