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(Encyclopedia) Jones, James, 1921–77, American novelist, b. Robinson, Ill. Written in the tradition of naturalism, his novels often celebrate the endurance of man. From Here to Eternity (1951), his…
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Harry S. Truman (January 7, 1953) To the Congress of the United States: I have the honor to report to the Congress on the state of the Union. This is the eighth such report that, as President, I…
Day 215 Day 217 Clark, August 23, 1804 23rd August Thursday 1804 Set out this morning verry early the two men with the horses did not Come up last night I walked on Shore & Killed a…
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(Encyclopedia) Kroehl, Julius Hermann, 1820–67, German-American inventor and engineer, b. Memel, Prussia (now Klaipeda, Lithuania). Immigrating in 1844 to the United States, he became an iron…
(Encyclopedia) MacArthur, Douglas, 1880–1964, American general, b. Little Rock, Ark.; son of Arthur MacArthur.
At the beginning (1950) of the Korean War he was appointed commander of UN military…
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