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Michelet, Jules

(Encyclopedia) Michelet, JulesMichelet, Juleszhül mēshəlāˈ [key], 1798–1874, French writer, the greatest historian of the romantic school. Born in Paris of poor parents, he visualized himself…

American Medical Association

(Encyclopedia) American Medical Association (AMA), professional physicians' organization (founded 1847). Its goals are to protect the interests of American physicians, advance public health, and…

Ford, John, American film director

(Encyclopedia) Ford, John, 1895–1973, American film director, b. Cape Elizabeth, Maine, as John Martin Feeney. Ford began directing in 1917 after an apprenticeship with his brother Francis. Over the…

Pompidou, Georges Jean Raymond

(Encyclopedia) Pompidou, Georges Jean RaymondPompidou, Georges Jean Raymondzhôrzh pôNpēd&oomacr;ˈ [key], 1911–74. French political leader, president of France (1969–74). Georges Pompidou taught…

Lodge, David

(Encyclopedia) Lodge, David (David John Lodge), 1935–, English novelist and critic, b. London, grad. University College, London (B.A. 1955, M.A. 1959) and the Univ. of Birmingham (Ph.D., 1967). Lodge…

Claudel, Paul

(Encyclopedia) Claudel, PaulClaudel, Paulpōl [key]Claudel, Paul klōdĕlˈ [key], 1868–1955, French dramatist, poet, and diplomat. He was ambassador to Tokyo (1921–27), Washington, D.C. (1927–33), and…

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

(Encyclopedia) Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, self-sustaining public corporation established in 1921 by the states of New York and New Jersey to administer the activities of the New York–…

National Museum of the American Indian

(Encyclopedia) National Museum of the American Indian, institution devoted to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the culture of the indigenous populations of the Western Hemisphere, a…

Foreign Ministers, Council of

(Encyclopedia) Foreign Ministers, Council of, organization of the foreign ministers of the World War II Allies—the United States, Great Britain, France, and the USSR—that, in a long series of…