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Bryan, William Jennings

(Encyclopedia) Bryan, William JenningsBryan, William Jenningsbrīˈən [key], 1860–1925, American political leader, b. Salem, Ill. Although the nation consistently rejected him for the presidency, it…

The Truth About Molly and Other Party Drugs

2013 saw a rise in MDMA drug-related deaths. by Jennie Wood Ecstasy Pills Related Links A Snapshot of Annual High-Risk College Drinking Consequences Drug Use by Americans, 12…

Jones, Mary Harris

(Encyclopedia) Jones, Mary Harris, 1830–1930, American labor agitator, called Mother Jones, b. Ireland. Interested in the labor movement for many years, she became active in it after the death of her…

Holt, Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Holt, Joseph, 1807–94, American public official, judge advocate general of the U.S. army (1862–75), b. Breckinridge co., Ky. He became a widely known lawyer and political speaker in…

Lusinchi, Jaime Ramón

(Encyclopedia) Lusinchi, Jaime RamónLusinchi, Jaime Ramónhīˈmā rämōnˈ l&oomacr;sĭnˈchē [key], 1924–2014, Venezuelan political leader. Lusinchi joined the Democratic Action party (AD) upon its…

Nakasone, Yasuhiro

(Encyclopedia) Nakasone, YasuhiroNakasone, Yasuhiroyäˌs&oobreve;hēˈrō näˌkäsōˈnā [key], 1918–2019, Japanese political leader and prime minister (1982–87). He served in the Diet after 1946. A…