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Chimu

(Encyclopedia) ChimuChimuchēm&oomacr;ˈ [key], ancient civilization on the desert coast of N Peru. It is believed to have begun c.1200. The Moche, an earlier civilization, was previously known as…

Wayne Lyman MORSE, Congress, OR (1900-1974)

Senate Years of Service: 1945-1969Party: Republican; Independent; DemocratMORSE, Wayne Lyman, a Senator from Oregon; born near Madison, Dane County, Wis., October 20, 1900; attended the public…

TAYLOR, John, Congress, VA (1753-1824)

Senate Years of Service: 1792-1794; 1803-1803; 1822-1823; 1823-1824 Party: Anti-Administration; Democratic Republican; Democratic Republican; Crawford Republican TAYLOR, John, a Senator from…

George Laird SHOUP, Congress, ID (1836-1904)

Senate Years of Service: 1890-1901Party: RepublicanSHOUP, George Laird, (great-grandfather of Richard Gardner Shoup), a Senator from Idaho; born in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa., June 15,…

Women in Sports Bios

  Martina Hingis Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators…

Women's History Month

A celebration of women's many accomplishments The women of the U.S. Supreme Court Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Women's History Month Nobel Winning…

Most Popular Kids' Books in England

The Big Read The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) compiled a list of the most popular novels in England. The kids’ titles ranged from classics to Harry Potter, from Dickens to Dahl. Check…

Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

Who originated the idea of a national holiday in honor of MLK? by Shmuel Ross and David Johnson Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January.…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions and odd…

1984 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Tina TurnerAlbum of the YearCan't Slow Down, Lionel Richie (Motown)Song of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Graham Lyle and Terry Britten…