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CONCACAF Golf Cup

Championship for the Confederation of North, Central American and Carribean Association Football (CONCACAF). Contested for every two years since its revival in 1991. Held Feb. 1-15, 1998 in…

Melancton SMITH, Congress, NY (1744-1798)

SMITH, Melancton, a Delegate from New York; born in Jamaica, Long Island, N.Y., May 7, 1744; was educated by his parents; engaged in business in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; delegate to the First…

Cayman Islands Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Cayman Islands Index: Historical Highlights Economy Government and Political Conditions U.S.-Caymanian Relations HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS The Cayman…

Caribbean Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Caribbean islands is a region located east of Central America in the Caribbean Sea, and has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 15th century. The area consists of over 700 islands,…

Russell Banks

Russell Banks was a New England writer famous for his novels Affliction (1990) and The Sweet Hereafter (1992), both of which were made into critically-acclaimed movies. In the 1980s Banks began…

Elaine Thompson

Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson is one of the fastest women in the world. She is a world champion in the 100 meters (10.70 seconds in 2016) and 200 meters (21.66 seconds in 2015) and won both races…

CONCACAF

The top three teams from the final round of the Confederation of North, Central and Carribean American Football qualify for France. '98.Final…

Eliphalet WICKES, Congress, NY (1769-1850)

WICKES Eliphalet , a Representative from New York; born in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., April 1, 1769; during the Revolution was employed as an express rider; studied law; was admitted to the…

BLOOM, Isaac, Congress, NY (1747-1803)

BLOOM, Isaac, a Representative from New York, born in Jamaica, Queens County, N.Y., about 1716; moved to Dutchess County about 1740; captain of minutemen of Charlotte precinct, Dutchess County, N…