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Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de

(Encyclopedia) Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri deToulouse-Lautrec, Henri deäNrēˈ də t&oomacr;l&oomacr;zˈ lōtrĕkˈ [key], 1864–1901, French painter and lithographer, b. Albi. Son of a wealthy nobleman…

Germanic religion

(Encyclopedia) Germanic religion, pre-Christian religious practices among the tribes of Western Europe, Germany, and Scandinavia. The main sources for our knowledge are the Germania of Tacitus and…

Rosenquist, James

(Encyclopedia) Rosenquist, James, 1933–2017, American painter, b. Grand Forks, N.Dak., studied Univ. of Minnesota (1952–54), Art Students League, New York City (1955). An important figure in the pop…

nobelium

(Encyclopedia) nobeliumnobeliumnōbēˈlēəm [key], artificially produced radioactive chemical element; symbol No; at. no. 102; mass no. of most stable isotope 259; m.p. 827℃; b.p. and density unknown;…

1960 – 1969 World History

Robert Frost (1874–1963)Archive PhotosJohn H. Glenn, Jr.(1921– )The Library of Congress Picture CollectionWilliam Faulkner (1897–1962)Archive PhotosMalcolm X(1925–1965)Archive PhotosJohn F. Kennedy…

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery occupies 612 acres in Virginia on the Potomac River, directly opposite Washington. This land was part of the estate of John Parke Custis, Martha Washington's son. His…

William LANGER, Congress, ND (1886-1959)

Senate Years of Service: 1941-1959Party: RepublicanLANGER, William, a Senator from North Dakota; born on a farm in Everest Township, near Casselton, Cass County, N.Dak., September 30, 1886;…

Selected Astronauts and Aviators

Amelia Earhardt See also Amelia Earhart's Legacy Remembered Notable Women Adventurers Profiles of the Columbia Astronauts People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Absolute…

Chile Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 7/19/2022 Pres. Gabriel Boric Min. of Agriculture Luis MAYOL Min. of Communications…