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Parker, Matthew
(Encyclopedia) Parker, Matthew, 1504–75, English prelate, archbishop of Canterbury. At Cambridge he was influenced by the writings of Martin Luther and other reformers. In 1535 he was appointed…Ralph Harold METCALFE, Congress, IL (1910-1978)
METCALFE Ralph Harold , a Representative from Illinois; born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., May 29, 1910; attended the Chicago public schools; Ph.B., Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., 1936;…Timeline: Cesar Chavez
by Borgna Brunner 1927Cesar Chavez is born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, to a poor Mexican American family. They run a farm, grocery store, garage, and pool hall. 1938 The…U.S. History Timeline
The defining moments of American history U.S. History is short in the grand scheme of things, but there's still a whole lot for any one person to keep straight. We've thrown together a timeline with…Ferguson Shooting Sparks National Outrage
The shooting of a teenager by a police officer in a St. Louis suburb leads to unrest and unanswered questions. Protestors in Ferguson, Mo. Related Links Major Race…Thomas LeRoy Collins Biography
Thomas LeRoy Collinsformer governor of FloridaBorn: March 10, 1909 Birthplace: Tallahassee, Florida Thomas LeRoy Collins grew up in Tallahassee, Fla., and received his law degree from…Lutheranism
(Encyclopedia) Lutheranism, branch of Protestantism that arose as a result of the Reformation, whose religious faith is based on the principles of Martin Luther, although he opposed such a…What You Need to Know About the Civil Rights Act
By Logan Chamberlain When people discuss the Civil Rights Act, they almost universally mean the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first thing you need to know is that this is not the only important…Top 100 American Speeches of the Twentieth Century
Source: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Compiled by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Texas A & M University in 1999, this list reflects the opinions of 137…Holidays
Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Holidays What holidays do they celebrate around the world? Where can I find out the history of a holiday? When is Easter this year? Ramadan…Trending
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