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American Indian Place Names

American Indian Place Names   by Borgna Brunner     Many American places have been named after Indian words. In fact, about…

Infoplease Spotlight

Section header Organizers at the Tournament of Roses Parade set off all this bowl-game hysteria when they decided a football game would more appealing to parade watchers than a polo match.…

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament 1999

Women of the CourtNCAA women's basketball fans know that the men's game isn't the only one in town. by Michael Morrison Though the men get more media attention, and far more discussion…

Kiss

rock group They have been dismissed by critics, who have almost universally panned them, but through their many permutations, Kiss has had a faithful legion of fans (known as the Kiss Army). Those…

Edwin Forrest SWEET, Congress, MI (1847-1935)

SWEET, Edwin Forrest, a Representative from Michigan; born in Dansville, Livingston County, N.Y., November 21, 1847; attended the common schools; was graduated from the literary department of…

Henry George TEIGAN, Congress, MN (1881-1941)

TEIGAN, Henry George, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, August 7, 1881; attended the public schools, Luther Academy, Albert Lea, Minn., and Central…

Richard Keith ARMEY, Congress, TX (1940)

ARMEY, Richard Keith, a Representative from Texas; born in Cando, Towner County, N. Dak., July 7, 1940; graduated from Cando High School, Cando, N. Dak., 1958; B.A., Jamestown College,…

Charles Henry DIETRICH, Congress, NE (1853-1924)

Senate Years of Service: 1901-1905Party: RepublicanDIETRICH, Charles Henry, a Senator from Nebraska; born in Aurora, Kane County, Ill., November 26, 1853; attended the public schools; employed…