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Most Corrupt Nations

Where people trust their governments the least According to the annual survey by the Berlin-based organization Transparency International, Somalia, North Korea, and Afghanistan are perceived to be…

News of the Nation, 2007

News of the nation in 2007 from Iraq to the presidential election by Beth Rowen Related Links 2007 Year in Review 2007 People in the…

News of the Nation, 2008

News of the nation in 2008 from the financial crisis to the presidential election by Beth Rowen and Holly Miller Barack Obama Related Links 2008 Year in…

National Consumer Organizations

NOTE: For other organizations, see Societies & Associations AARP: Consumer Affairs Section, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 888-687-2277; Web: www.aarp.org. Offers information on housing…

Brewer's: Nation of Gentlemen

So George IV. called the Scotch when, in 1822, he visited that country. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Nation of ShopkeepersNathaniel A B C D E F G H…

Brewer's: Nation of Shopkeepers

Napoleon was not the first to call the English “a nation of shopkeepers” in contempt. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894National AnthemNation of Gentlemen A B…

Brewer's: National Anthem

Both the music and words were composed by Dr. Henry Carey in 1740. However, in Antwerp cathedral is a MS. copy of it which affirms that the words and music were by Dr. John Bull; adding…

Brewer's: National Anthems

Of AUSTRIA. Haydn's Hymn to the Emperor. BELGIAN. The Brabanconne. DENMARK. Song of Danebrog [a flag with a white cross, which fell from heaven in the 13th century at the prayer of…

Brewer's: National Colours

(See Colours.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894National ConventionNational Anthems A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y…

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.…