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Landmarks of Boston

by Dana J. Quigley photos by Carol M. Highsmith No city in the U.S. is richer in historical associations than Boston, and no city has retained more of its original buildings as memorials to…

Jacobins

(Encyclopedia) JacobinsJacobinsjăkˈəbĭnz [key], political club of the French Revolution. Formed in 1789 by the Breton deputies to the States-General, it was reconstituted as the Society of Friends of…

House of Representatives, 113th Congress

Below is the composition of the 113th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2012 election. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented…

Smithsonian Institution

(Encyclopedia) Smithsonian Institution, research and education center, mainly at Washington, D.C.; founded 1846 under the terms of the will of James Smithson of London, who in 1829 bequeathed his…

Lloyd Augustus Hall

chemistBorn: 6/20/1894Birthplace: Elgin, Ill. Lloyd Augustus Hall's work in chemistry revolutionized the meatpacking industry. Before accepting a position as chief chemist and director of research…

Grand Canyon Rim View

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Vista Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona…

Grand Canyon River View

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon River View Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona…

Grand Canyon Splendor

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Splendor Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona…

Grand Canyon Vista

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Vista Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona…