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New York

  Official Name: State of New York Capital: Albany  Organized as a territory: 1624 Entered Union (rank): July 26, 1788 (…

Bryan, William Jennings

(Encyclopedia) Bryan, William JenningsBryan, William Jenningsbrīˈən [key], 1860–1925, American political leader, b. Salem, Ill. Although the nation consistently rejected him for the presidency, it…

Alabama

Alabama State Facts Organized as territory: March 3, 1817 Entered Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22nd State) Present constitution adopted: 1901 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ala./AL…

Indiana

Indiana State Facts Entered Union: December 11, 1816 (19th State) Organized as territory: May 7, 1800 Present constitution adopted: 1851 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ind./…

Timeline: Cartoons

Steamboat Willie Poster, Mickey Mouse's film debut   Timeline: Cartoons Here are some key moments and events in the history and evolution of cartoons    …

National Baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown, N.Y.FieldersMember Active yearsAaron, Henry (Hank) 1954–1976Anson, Adrian (Cap) 1876–1897Aparicio, Luis 1956–1973Appling, Lucius (Luke) 1930–1950Ashburh, Richie 1948–1962Averill, H.…

environmentalism

(Encyclopedia) environmentalism, movement to protect the quality and continuity of life through conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and control of land use. The philosophical…

hymn

(Encyclopedia) hymn, song of praise, devotion, or thanksgiving, especially of a religious character (see also cantata). Early Christian hymnody consisted mainly of the Psalms and the great canticles…

Notable Philosophers

René Descartes See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Philosophy Major Religions of the World Biographies by Category Abelard, Peter,…

Monroe Doctrine

(Encyclopedia) Monroe Doctrine, principle of American foreign policy enunciated in President James Monroe's message to Congress, Dec. 2, 1823. It initially called for an end to European intervention…