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Geneva Conventions
(Encyclopedia) Geneva Conventions, series of treaties signed (1864–1949) in Geneva, Switzerland, providing for humane treatment of combatants and civilians in wartime. The first convention, signed by…The Conventions
The national conventions of both major parties are held during the summer of a presidential election year. Earlier, each party selects delegates by primaries, conventions, committees, etc.…convention
(Encyclopedia) convention, in U.S. politics, a gathering of delegates to nominate candidates for elective office and to formulate party policy. They are held at the national, state, and local levels…Hobo Convention
Tired of the sedentary life? Hitch a train to Iowa by Elissa Haney Third boxcar, midnight train; destination Bangor, Maine. Old worn out suits and shoes, I don't pay no Union dues... I'm a…The Devil's Dictionary: Convent
by Ambrose Bierce CONTROVERSYCONVERSATIONCONVENT -n. A place of retirement for woman who wish for leisure to meditate upon the vice of idleness.On Constitutional Conventions—Part I
On Constitutional Conventions—Part Iby The following essay is in two parts: the first is by "MASSACHUSETTENSIS," and is reprinted from The Massachusetts Gazette of January 29, 1788;See also…Agnes Lee: Convention
ConventionAgnes LeeThe snow is lying very deep. My house is sheltered from the blast. I hear each muffled step outside, I hear each voice go past.But I'll not venture in the drift Out of this…History of Party Conventions
Today's pep rallies, yesterday's battlegrounds by Beth Rowen Protesters Shannon Collins and Olivia Christian at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith…More Naming Conventions
American Indian versus Native American by Borgna Brunner Native North Americans of Canada Aboriginal people: The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples: First…Brewer's: National Convention
The assembly of deputies which assumed the government of France on the overthrow of the throne in 1792. It succeeded the National Assembly. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…Trending
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