Jeans have a long history, unlike most fashion fads, which tend to be fleeting. The fabrics denim and jean originated in Europe in the late 16th century.18th centuryAmerican mills begin producing…
Senate Years of Service: 1933-1954 Party: Democrat McCARRAN, Patrick Anthony (Pat), a Senator from Nevada; born in Reno, Nev., August 8, 1876; attended the public schools and the University…
HERTER, Christian Archibald, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Paris, France, March 28, 1895, of American parents; attended school in Paris 1901-1904 and Browning School of New York…
Here are the nominees for actor in a supporting role. Jared Leto, the front-runner for this award, first came into the national spotlight when he played Jordan Catalano on TV's…
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A celebration of women's many accomplishments
The women of the U.S. Supreme Court
Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Women's History Month Nobel Winning…
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Celebrates the freeing of Black Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865
Origins
Juneteenth (from "June Nineteenth") is a celebration of the freeing of Black slaves—specifically in Texas, on June…
Mayor: Karl Dean (to Sept. 2015) 2010 census population (rank):1 601,222 (25); Male: 291,294 (48.5%); Female: 309,925 (51.5%); White: 363,611 (60.5%); Black: 170,907 (28.4%); American Indian and…
