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Bradford, William, 1722–91, American Revolutionary printer and patriot

(Encyclopedia) Bradford, William, 1722–91, American Revolutionary printer and patriot; grandson of William Bradford (1663–1752). He learned printing from his uncle, Andrew Bradford, in Philadelphia,…

Biographies of Civil War Leaders, Generals, Heroes, Soldiers, Women

A-H | I-M | N-S | T-Z Abraham Lincoln Related Links Gettysburg Primer Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in…

U.S. Letter Rates Since the Civil War

The first U.S. postage stamps were issued on July 1, 1847. At that time, postal rates varied by distance traveled-under 300 miles, letters cost 5 cents per 1/2 oz…

Classical Mythology: Lucky in War, Unlucky in Love: Theseus

Lucky in War, Unlucky in Love: TheseusClassical MythologyLucky in War, Unlucky in Love: TheseusRoad WarriorA Lot of BullKing Theseus Wants a WifeMidlife Crisis: The Abduction of Helen Befitting…

Toggenburg, War of the

(Encyclopedia) Toggenburg, War of the: see under Toggenburg.

Independence, American War of

(Encyclopedia) Independence, American War of: see American Revolution.

Portuguese man-of-war

(Encyclopedia) Portuguese man-of-war: see jellyfish; polyp and medusa.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

(Encyclopedia) Korean War Veterans Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).

World War II Memorial

(Encyclopedia) World War II Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).

Sino-Japanese War, First

(Encyclopedia) Sino-Japanese War, First, 1894–95, conflict between China and Japan for control of Korea in the late 19th cent. The Li-Ito Convention of 1885 provided for mutual troop withdrawals and…