U.S. Department of State Background Note Norway Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Norway Relations PEOPLEEthnically, Norwegians are…
by Percy Bysshe Shelley SonnetFragment of a SonnetThe Devil's Walk A BALLAD. Published as a broadside by Shelley, 1812. 1.
Once, early in the morning, Beelzebub arose,
With care his…
by Mrs. Alice Williams Brotherton Woman as an InvestorThe Woman's National Indian AssociationThe Feast of Columbia, 1493-1893. Mrs. Alice Williams Brotherton is a native of Cambridge, Ind…
Major Celebrations
Advent: Nov. 27–Dec. 24
The start of the Christmas season
Hanukkah: Dec. 24–Jan. 1
The "festival of lights" celebrates Jewish triumphs…
122nd PREAKNESS STAKES Grade I for three-year olds; 10th race at Pimlico in Baltimore. Date— May 17, 1997; Distance— 13/16 miles; Stakes Purse— $751,000 ($488,150 to winner; $150,200 for 2nd…
