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(Encyclopedia) prime minister or premier, chief member of the cabinet in a parliamentary system of government. The prime minister is head of the government, in contrast with the head of state, who…Scottsboro Case
(Encyclopedia) Scottsboro Case. In 1931 nine black youths were indicted at Scottsboro, Ala., on charges of having raped two white women in a freight car passing through Alabama. In a series of trials…Saarinen, Eero
(Encyclopedia) Saarinen, EeroSaarinen, Eeroāˈrō säˈrĭnĕn [key], 1910–61, Finnish-American architect, grad. Yale (B.A., 1934), became an American citizen in 1940; son of Eliel Saarinen. Saarinen's…Red Hot Chili Peppers
CalifornicationWarner Bros. Don't let their softer side sway you. It's true that a lot of the new Red Hot Chili Peppers disc is more contemplative and quieter than their typical fare, as…William Jennings JEFFERSON, Congress, LA (1947)
JEFFERSON William Jennings , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, June 13, 1806
Day 1450 Day 1452 Clark, June 13, 1806 Friday June 13th 1806. Ordered Rubin Fields and Willard to proceed on to a Small prarie in the Mountains about 8 miles and there hunt untill we arrive…Wild Things
Director:John McNaughtonWriter:Stephen PetersDirector of Photography:Jeffrey L. KimballEditor:Elena MaganiniMusic:George S. ClintonProduction Designer:Edward T. McAvoyProducer:Steven A. Jones…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, July 22, 1805
Day 796 Day 798 Clark, July 22, 1805 July 22d Monday 1805 a fine morning wind from the S. E. the last night verry cold, my blanket being Small I lay on the grass & Covered with it. I…Gershwin, George
(Encyclopedia) Gershwin, GeorgeGershwin, Georgegŭrshˈwĭn [key], 1898–1937, American composer, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Jacob Gershwin. Gershwin wrote some of the most original and popular musical works…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 13, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 12, 1806June 14, 1806June 13, 1806 Friday June 13th 1806. Reubin Feilds and Willard were ordered to proceed on our road to a small prarie 8…