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Marxism

(Encyclopedia) Marxism, economic and political philosophy named for Karl Marx. It is also known as scientific (as opposed to utopian) socialism. Marxism has had a profound impact on contemporary…

Vietnam War

(Encyclopedia) Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. The war…

Persian Gulf Wars

(Encyclopedia) Persian Gulf Wars, two conflicts involving Iraq and U.S.-led coalitions in the late 20th and early 21st cent. The First Persian Gulf War, also known as the Gulf War, Jan.–Feb., 1991,…

2007 Grammy Awards

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. Record: “Rehab,” Amy…

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Women's History Month

Women Pulitzer Prize Winners in Journalism   Women's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Nobel Peace Prize Winners…

Notable Filmmakers and Directors

Notable Filmmakers and Directors Spike Lee See also Actors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater…

Georgia, state, United States

(Encyclopedia) CE5 GeorgiaGeorgiajôrˈjə [key], state in the SE United States, the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be founded. It is bordered by Florida (S), Alabama (W), Tennessee and North…

jazz

(Encyclopedia) jazz, the most significant form of musical expression of African-American culture and arguably the most outstanding contribution the United States has made to the art of music…

State Department Notes on Lesotho

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Lesotho Relations PEOPLE More than 99% of Lesotho's population is ethnically Basotho…