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(Encyclopedia) dowrydowrydouˈrē [key], the property that a woman brings to her husband at the time of the marriage. The dowry apparently originated in the giving of a marriage gift by the family of…friar
(Encyclopedia) friar [Lat. frater=brother], member of certain Roman Catholic religious orders, notably, the Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, and Augustinians. Although a general form of address…State of the Union Address: Woodrow Wilson (December 7, 1920)
Woodrow Wilson (December 7, 1920) GENTLEMEN OF THE CONGRESS: When I addressed myself to performing the duty laid upon the President by the Constitution to present to you an annual report on the…James Winthrop: Agrippa XIII
Agrippa XIIIJames Winthrop14 January 1788by James Winthrop(concluded from our last)To the Massachusetts Convention.Gentlemen,The question then arises, what is the kind of government best…Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Government's Unique Situation
Government's Unique SituationFiscal Policy and Economic GrowthIntroductionGovernment's Unique SituationOf Deficits and DebtSo, Who's Right About Fiscal Policy? As you know, if any element of the C…State of the Union Address: Herbert Hoover (December 2, 1930)
Herbert Hoover (December 2, 1930) To the Senate and House of Representatives: I have the honor to comply with the requirement of the Constitution that I should lay before the Congress information as…State of the Union Address: Rutherford B. Hayes (December 3, 1877)
Rutherford B. Hayes (December 3, 1877) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: With devout gratitude to the bountiful Giver of All Good, I congratulate you that at the beginning…Financial Documents You Should Have
Financial advisers recommend that your long-term financial plan include the following: Wills A will states how you want your property disposed of after your death. Having a will saves time…Impartial Examiner II
Impartial Examiner II27 February 1788by (Continued from our last)Section 8th of the first article gives the Congress a power "to lay and collect, taxes, duties, imposts and excises." If it be…Bad Advice for New Graduates
by P. J. O’Rourke Related Links Commencement Speeches Percent Enrolled in School Mr. O'Rourke is a best-selling author and humorist. Change magazine reports on trends…Trending
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