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Natives, North American

(Encyclopedia) Natives, North American, peoples who occupied North America before the arrival of the Europeans in the 15th cent. They have long been known as Indians because of the belief prevalent…

American Landrace swine

(Encyclopedia) American Landrace swine, relatively new breed of swine developed from Danish Landrace hogs imported in 1934 by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. They are totally white. Noted for their…

American Film Institute

(Encyclopedia) American Film Institute (AFI), nonprofit organization established in Washington, D.C., in 1967 by the National Endowment for the Arts to preserve and catalog American films and…

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Find population and demographic information and immigration statistics and read about Asian languages. Featured Biography Yuan T. Lee Chemist Language…

Asian American Artists and Musicians

Zubin MehtaBunker, Chang and Eng, circus performers Cibo Matto, rock band Ho, Don, Hawaiian entertainer Hung, William, American Idol contestant Iha, James, guitarist Ito,…

Natives, Middle American

(Encyclopedia) Natives, Middle American or Mesoamerican, aboriginal peoples living in the area between present-day United States and South America. Although most of Mexico is geographically…

Asian Americans in Business and Media

Jerry YangBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…