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News of the Nation, 2009
Major U.S. news stories from the recession to same-sex marriage by Holly B. Miller Army Soldiers in IraqRelated Links 2009 Year in Review 2009 News of the…Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery occupies 612 acres in Virginia on the Potomac River, directly opposite Washington. This land was part of the estate of John Parke Custis, Martha Washington's son. His…Least Corrupt Nations
According to the annual survey by the Berlin-based organization Transparency International, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are perceived to be the world's least corrupt countries, and Somalia, North…State, Country, and Nation
The criteria that define a country, an independent State, and a nation Related Links Countries of the World How Many Countries Country Territories Nation Country…Most Corrupt Nations
Where people trust their governments the least According to the annual survey by the Berlin-based organization Transparency International, Somalia, North Korea, and Afghanistan are perceived to be…2000 News of the Nation
Election 2000 Questions of ExecutionElián and the Cold War Gathering China into the Fold1999 News of the Nation
Acquittal on High CrimesSocial Security versus Tax CutsJury Still Out on Gun ControlWhite House Wannabes Start EarlySuperpower Takes a Back SeatBrewer's: Nation of Gentlemen
So George IV. called the Scotch when, in 1822, he visited that country. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Nation of ShopkeepersNathaniel A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: Nation of Shopkeepers
Napoleon was not the first to call the English “a nation of shopkeepers” in contempt. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894National AnthemNation of Gentlemen A B…Brewer's: National Anthem
Both the music and words were composed by Dr. Henry Carey in 1740. However, in Antwerp cathedral is a MS. copy of it which affirms that the words and music were by Dr. John Bull; adding…