(Encyclopedia) Arias Sánchez, OscarArias Sánchez, Oscarôsˈkär ärˈyäs sänˈchĕz [key], 1941–, president of Costa Rica (1986–90, 2006–). He was financial adviser to the president (1970–72), minister of…
(Encyclopedia) Underwood, Oscar Wilder, 1862–1929, American political leader, U.S. Senator from Alabama (1915–27), b. Louisville, Ky. A lawyer in Birmingham, Ala., he became important in Democratic…
(Encyclopedia) Romero, Saint Óscar (Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez), 1917–80, Salvadoran bishop and human rights advocate. He studied at the Gregorian Univ. in Rome and was ordained in 1942.…
(Encyclopedia) Roty, Louis OscarRoty, Louis Oscarlwē ôskärˈ rôtēˈ [key], 1846–1911, French medalist and engraver, one of the greatest medalists of the 19th cent. His best-known commemorative medals…
1939-45 (U.S. involved, 1941-46) “I have seen war. I hate war.” —President Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War IIU.S. troops engaged: 16,112,566American casualties: 291,557The U.S. joined the Allies (…
head of Russian churchDied: 5 December 2008Best Known as: head of the Russian Orthodox Church Deathplace: Moscow, Russia Alexei Rediger was born in Estonia, to a…
by Shmuel Ross The National World War II Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 29th, 2004. This was the first national memorial made to remember World War II, the 16…
fashion designerBorn: 7/22/1932Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic An internationally acclaimed fashion design known for his lines of women's day wear and evening gowns. He worked at the…
Born: Feb. 4, 1973Boxer 1992 Olympic gold medallist (lightweight); has held world titles in 4 weight classes (lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and jr. middleweight); was unbeaten until…
