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Cobden, Richard
(Encyclopedia) Cobden, RichardCobden, Richardkŏbˈdən [key], 1804–65, British politician, a leading spokesman for the Manchester school. He made a fortune as a calico printer in Manchester. A firm…Kidd, William
(Encyclopedia) Kidd, William, 1645?–1701, British privateer and pirate, known as Captain Kidd. He went to sea in his youth and later settled in New York, where he married and owned property. In 1691…Defense, United States Department of
(Encyclopedia) Defense, United States Department of, executive department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating…Cecil, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-
(Encyclopedia) Cecil, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-: see Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3d marquess of.Orford, Robert Walpole, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia) Orford, Robert Walpole, 1st earl of: see Walpole, Robert, 1st earl of Orford.Oxford, Robert Harley, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia) Oxford, Robert Harley, 1st earl of: see Harley, Robert, 1st earl of Oxford.State of the Union Address: George W. Bush (January 20th, 2004)
George W. Bush (January 20th, 2004) Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: America this evening is a Nation called to great…Howard Morton METZENBAUM, Congress, OH (1917-2008)
Senate Years of Service: 1974-1974; 1976-1995 Party: Democrat; Democrat METZENBAUM Howard Morton , a Senator from Ohio; born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, June 4, 1917; graduated, Ohio…James Henry LANE, Congress, KS (1814-1866)
Senate Years of Service: 1861-1866 Party: Republican LANE James Henry , a Representative from Indiana and a Senator from Kansas; born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 22, 1814; attended the public…Chang Chih-tung
(Encyclopedia) Chang Chih-tungChang Chih-tungjängˈ jûrˈ-d&oobreve;ngˈ [key], 1837–1909, Chinese Ch'ing dynasty statesman and educational reformer. He occupied the high post of governor-general…Trending
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