(Encyclopedia) Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella BussonDu Maurier, George Louis Palmella Bussondy&oomacr; môrˈēā [key], 1834–96, English artist and novelist, b. Paris of a French father and an…
(Encyclopedia) Heizer, Michael, 1944–, American sculptor and painter, b. Berkeley, Calif., studied San Francisco Art Institute (1963–64). Heizer was one of the artists who developed land art in the…
(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Reverdy, 1796–1876, American lawyer and statesman, b. Annapolis, Md. Admitted to the bar in 1816, he served in the Maryland legislature (1821–28) and the U.S. Senate (1845–49…
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Nihonmachi or Japantowns
by David Johnson
Guide to Asian-American Enclaves Introduction Chinatowns Filipinotowns Nihonmachi (Japantownss) Little Indias Koreatowns Little Saigons
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The Rolling Stones are one of the most popular and influential rock bands of all time. Their first album, simply titled The Rolling Stones, was released on April 16, 1964. After…
LINCOLN, Abraham, a Representative from Illinois and 16th President of the United States; born in Hardin County, Ky., February 12, 1809; moved with his parents to a tract on Little Pigeon…
