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1996 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)Men Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier,…

James Earl Carter, Jr.

Born: 10/1/1924Birthplace: Plains, Ga. James Earl Carter, Jr., was born in the tiny village of Plains, Ga., Oct. 1, 1924, and grew up on the family farm at nearby Archery. Both parents were fifth-…

1996 Olympics

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reciprocal trade agreement

(Encyclopedia) reciprocal trade agreement, international commercial treaty in which two or more nations grant equally advantageous trade concessions to each other. It usually refers to treaties…

Conkling, Roscoe

(Encyclopedia) Conkling, Roscoe, 1829–88, American politician, b. Albany, N.Y. On his admission to the bar in 1850, he was immediately appointed district attorney of Albany. The son of Alfred…

Bragg, Braxton

(Encyclopedia) Bragg, Braxton, 1817–76, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War, b. Warrenton, N.C. A graduate of West Point, he fought the Seminole and in the Mexican War was promoted to…

Presidential Invention

The Question: Who was the only U.S. president to have a patent on an invention? What was the invention? The Answer: On May 22, 1849 Abraham Lincoln was…

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The Supreme Court: Taking Control

Taking ControlThe Supreme CourtMarshall CourtMarshall Steps InTaking ControlEmpowering the National Government While Supreme Court action was delayed by Republicans when they stopped the…