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The Supreme Court: Joseph Story (1811-1845)

Joseph Story (1811-1845)The Supreme CourtGreat Minds of the CourtJoseph Story (1811-1845)Oliver Wendell Holmes (1902-1932)Louis Brandeis (1916-1939)Benjamin Cardozo (1932-1938)Hugo Black (…

Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

(Encyclopedia) Lessing, Gotthold EphraimLessing, Gotthold Ephraimgôtˈhôlt āˈfräĭm [key], 1729–81, German philosopher, dramatist, and critic, one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment.…

Selected Biographies: F

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charter school

(Encyclopedia) charter school, alternative type of American public school that, while paid for by taxes, is independent of the public-school system and relatively free from state and local…

Berry, Wendell Erdman

(Encyclopedia) Berry, Wendell Erdman, 1934–, American farmer, environmentalist, and writer, b. Henry co., Ky., grad. Univ of Kentucky (B.A., 1956; M.A., 1957). He taught at various colleges including…

Buthelezi, Mangosuthu Gatsha

(Encyclopedia) Buthelezi, Mangosuthu Gatsha (Ashpenaz Nathan Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi)Buthelezi, Mangosuthu Gatshaäshˈpĕnäzˌ, mängˌgōs&oomacr;ˈt&oomacr; gätˈshä b&oomacr;təlāˈzē [key…

prophet

(Encyclopedia) prophet [Gr.,=foreteller], a religious leader and spokesperson, particularly used in the Bible. The prophets emitted messages from the divine through inspired speech, the…

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Comedy Acting Nominees prev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | next Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Michael J. FoxSpin City Kelsey GrammerFrasier John…