(Encyclopedia) NorwichNorwichnôrˈĭj, –ĭch [key], city (1991 pop. 32,664) and district, county seat of Norfolk, E England, on the Wensum River just above its confluence with the Yare. Norwich is a…
SPENCER, John Canfield, (son of Ambrose Spencer), a Representative from New York; born in Hudson, N.Y., January 8, 1788; was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1806; studied…
The top boys' and girls' names, from 1900-2015 by Elaine Rho Related Links Most Common Names of Twins Most Common Names of Twin Girls Most Common Names of Twin Boys Most Popular…
During each election season, presidential candidates create catchy phrases that help to define their campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable ones. “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”: In…
(Encyclopedia) Haugwitz, Christian August Heinrich, Graf vonHaugwitz, Christian August Heinrich, Graf vonhīnˈrĭkh gräf fən houkˈvĭts [key], 1752–1832, Prussian foreign minister (1802–4, 1805–6). In…
(Encyclopedia) Kent, county (1991 pop. 1,485,600), 1,525 sq mi (3,950 sq km), SE England. It lies between the Thames estuary and the Strait of Dover. The county town is Maidstone, and the county is…
Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James…
Canadian folk-rock group Steven Page and Ed Robertson established the band in 1998. They claim the band's name is meant to suggest youthful naivete and is not at all sexist. Tyler Steward and Jim…
(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787–1863, U.S. public official, b. Woodford co., Ky. A Kentucky legislator (1811–17), Crittenden entered the U.S. Senate (1817–19) but resigned to resume…
