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Alanbrooke, Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount
(Encyclopedia) Alanbrooke, Alan Francis Brooke, 1st ViscountAlanbrooke, Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscountălˈənbr&oobreve;kˌ [key], 1883–1963, British general. He entered the field artillery in…Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon
(Encyclopedia) Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon, 1890–1973, American war hero and airline executive, b. Columbus, Ohio. He became a car racing driver at 16 and set numerous speed records. In World War I…Baruch, Bernard Mannes
(Encyclopedia) Baruch, Bernard MannesBaruch, Bernard Mannesbər&oomacr;kˈ [key], 1870–1965, U.S. financier and government adviser, b. Camden, S.C. He grew rich through stockmarket speculation…Sedan
(Encyclopedia) SedanSedansədäNˈ [key], town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries…excess profits tax
(Encyclopedia) excess profits tax, levy on any profit above a standard level. Chiefly a wartime phenomenon, it is intended to increase revenue during periods of distress and to prevent businessmen…World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Corruption is a major concern around the world and some political leaders remain at the heart of scandals involving bribery, embezzlement, and power abuse. Over the years, there have been numerous…1920 – 1929 World History
Benito Mussolini(1883–1945)National Archives and Records Admin.Bessie Smith(1894–1937)The Library of Congress Picture CollectionWilliam Butler Yeats(1865–1939)Archive PhotosJoseph Stalin (…The Immigration Crisis
European countries struggle with the surging number of migrants seeking asylum. Migrants at a train station in Bicske, Hungary Source: AP Photo/Petr David Josek Related Links…U.S. History: Mid-Century and Cold War - 1950–1999
/**/ Timeline: Mid-Century and Cold War 1950-1999 Here's a timeline of major events in U.S. History from 1950–1999, including the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Civil Rights Act, and more…Aosta, Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, duke of
(Encyclopedia) Aosta, Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, duke ofAosta, Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, duke ofäôˈstə, –stä [key], 1869–1931, Italian general; son of King Amadeus of Spain and cousin of Victor…Trending
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