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The global spread of the First and Second World Wars made them the two most notable events of the 20th century. But they were far from the only major conflicts.
Large-scale military…
(Encyclopedia) Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), former U.S. government program responsible for research and development of a space-based system to defend the nation from attack by strategic…
After years of struggling for visibility and acceptance, transgender individuals and the issues they face came into the national spotlight in 2015.
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by Jennie Wood
1790
Some economists argue that the U.S. defaulted when the federal government restructured bonds issued to fund the Revolutionary War.
1933
Some economists argue that the U.S…
Kentucky State Information
Official Name: The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Capital: Frankfort
Organized as a territory: January 1, 1777
Entered Union: June 1, 1792 (15th State)
Present…
Preservation and conservation milestones in the United States by Holly Hartman 1840s–1860s1870s–1880s1890s–1920s1930s–1960s1970s1980s1990s2000sMost Recent Entry 1849 The U.S.…
Notable African-American Government Officials
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government…
When mom's a movie star, the kids are likely to follow by Christine Frantz, Elaine Rho and Jennie Wood Martin Scorsese Related Links Mother's DayYoung Adults Living at HomeChild Care…