(Encyclopedia) RothschildRothschildrŏthˈchīld, Ger. rōtˈshĭlt [key], prominent family of European bankers. The first important member was Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1743–1812), son of a money changer…
(Encyclopedia) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans., case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1954. Linda Brown was denied admission to her local elementary school in Topeka because she was…
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth II, 1926–2022,
former queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1952–2022), elder
daughter and successor of George VI, and…
Top events for the nation and the world in 2015
Jennie Wood
Prev Next
Campaign 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Remain Frontrunners
After multiple debates, Donald Trump remained the…
Links to History: American Law 1775 1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1800 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance…
Desegregating SchoolsThe Supreme CourtWarren CourtA Court DividedDesegregating SchoolsMandating Criminal RightsFocusing on Personal RightsLeaving the Court Let's take a close look at Warren'…
Best American PlayJohn Guare, House of Blue LeavesBest Foreign PlayAthol Fugard, Boesman and LenaDerek Walcott, Dream on Monkey MountainHeathcote Williams, AC/DCDistinguished PlaysEd Bullins…
Infoplease is dedicated to getting you the information you want and keeping you informed. A big part of that mission is keeping you up to date on some of the important current events happening in the…
CHAPMAN Bird Beers , a Delegate from the Territory of Nebraska; born in Salisbury, Litchfield County,
Conn., August 24, 1821; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
