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(Encyclopedia) Academy, school founded by Plato near Athens c.387 b.c. It took its name from the garden (named for the hero Academus) in which it was located. Plato's followers met there for nine…French Academy
(Encyclopedia) French Academy (L'Académie française), learned society of France. It is one of the five societies of the Institut de France. The work of the French Academy has chiefly consisted of…Phillips Academy
(Encyclopedia) Phillips Academy, at Andover, Mass.; college preparatory boarding and day school; opened 1778, chartered 1780 by Samuel Phillips. Founded for boys, it is the oldest incorporated…The Academy Awards
The Oscars®, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcase the best in movies and couture and always stir controversy. The awards honor films released in the…Brewer's: Academy
Acad′emy Divided into —Old, the philosophic teaching of Plato and his immediate followers; Middle, a modification of the Platonic system, taught by Arcesilaos; New, the half-sceptical…Service Academies
U.S. Military AcademyU.S. Naval AcademyU.S. Air Force AcademyU.S. Coast Guard AcademyU.S. Merchant Marine AcademyService Academy WebsitesThe Medal of HonorMilitary PersonnelMilitary &…1934 Academy Awards
The 1934 Academy Awards were presented Feb. 27, 1935 at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.Outstanding ProductionThe Barretts of Wimpole Street (MGM)Cleopatra (Paramount)Flirtation Walk (First…1946 Academy Awards
The 1946 Academy Awards were presented March 13, 1947 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best Motion PictureThe Best Years of Our Lives (Goldwyn; RKO Radio)Henry V (J. Arthur Rank-…1947 Academy Awards
The 1947 Academy Awards were presented March 20, 1948 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best Motion PictureThe Bishop's Wife (Goldwyn; RKO Radio)Crossfire (RKO Radio)Gentleman's…1971 Academy Awards
The 1971 Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1972 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureA Clockwork Orange, Stanley Kubrick, producer (Warner Bros.)Fiddler on the…Trending
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