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eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

eclipse: Introduction

Introduction eclipse (ēklĭpsˈ, ĭ–) [key] [Gr., = failing], in astronomy, partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another. Best known are the lunar eclipses,…

The War of 1812

1812-15U.S. troops engaged: 286,730American battle deaths: 2,260The U.S. declared war on Great Britain during its war with France.America passed a series of laws that closed its ports to British…

Katherine Harris

Florida's secretary of state and co-chairwoman of George W. Bush's presidential campaign in FloridaBorn: April 5, 1957Birthplace: Key West, Fla. Katherine Harris undoubtedly played a pivotal role…

Vicente Martinez Ybor

cigar industry entrepreneur Born: 1818 Birthplace: Valencia, Spain Ybor grew up in Spain…

James Joseph DELANEY, Congress, NY (1901-1987)

DELANEY, James Joseph, a Representative from New York; born in New York City March 19, 1901; attended the public schools in Long Island City, N.Y.; was graduated from the law department of St…

Barnes COMPTON, Congress, MD (1830-1898)

COMPTON, Barnes, (great-grandson of Philip Key), a Representative from Maryland; born in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md., November 16, 1830; attended Charlotte Hall Academy, St. Marys County…

Berkeley Lloyd BUNKER, Congress, NV (1906-1999)

Senate Years of Service: 1940-1942Party: DemocratBUNKER, Berkeley Lloyd, a Senator and a Representative from Nevada; born in what was then St. Thomas, Clark County, Nev., August 12, 1906;…