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Douglass, Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Douglass, FrederickDouglass, Frederickdŭgˈləs [key], c.1818–1895, American abolitionist, b. near Easton, Md. as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey. The son of a black slave, Harriet…

puppet

(Encyclopedia) puppet, human or animal figure, generally of a small size and performing on a miniature stage, manipulated by an unseen operator who usually speaks the dialogue. A distinction is made…

Mississippi

Mississippi State Facts Organized as territory: April 7, 1798 Entered Union: Dec. 10, 1817 (20th State) Present constitution adopted: 1890 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Miss./MS…

2007 Academy Awards

The 2007 Academy Awards were presented February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture Atonement…

Jeb Bush: Campaign Issues

  Where he stands   Jeb Bush, 2015 Source: Jim Cole for Associated Press Related Links Hillary Clinton: Campaign Issues Campaign 2016 Closest Presidential…

Ten Tips for Better Spelling

This may be the best-known spelling rule: i before e, except after c or when sounded like "ay" as in neighbor and weigh Here are some words that follow the rule: IE words: believe, field…

1971–1980

1971—Pittsburgh N.L. 4 (Danny Murtaugh); Baltimore A.L. 3 (Earl Weaver). WP—Pittsburgh: Blass (3, 7), Kison (4), Briles (5); Baltimore: McNally (1, 6), Palmer (2). LP—Pittsburgh: Ellis (1), R.…