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U.S. Societies & Associations (E)

Earthwatch (1971): 3 Clock Tower Place, Ste. 100, Box 75, Maynard, Mass. 01754. 75,000. Phone: (978) 461-0081. www.earthwatch.org. Eastern Star, Order of, General Grand Chapter (1876): 1618 New…

Earth & Environment

Cite Environment covers air pollutants, global warming, the greenhouse effect, and other dangers to the planet. It also includes a glossary of environmental terms as well as a brief directory of…

Interstate Highway System Trivia

Facts and figures on the U.S. highway system by Federal Highway Administration Related Links Quiz: Great American Highways The Story of the U.S. InterstateRoad Mileage Between U.S.…

U.S. Societies & Associations (M)

Magazine Editors, American Society of (1963): 810 Seventh Ave., 24th Fl., New York, N.Y. 10019. 900. Phone: (212) 872-3737. www.magazine.org. Magazine Publishers of America (1919): 810 Seventh…

Mississippi

Mississippi State Information Capital: Jackson Official Name: State of Mississippi Organized as territory/republic: April 7, 1798 Entered Union (rank): December 10, 1817 (20th state) Present…

U.S. Societies & Associations (C)

Camp Fire USA (1910): 4601 Madison Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64112-1278. 629,000. Phone: (816) 756-1950. www.campfire.org. Camping Association, The American (1910): 5000 State Rd. 67 N.,…

Virginia

Virginia State Information Capital: Richmond Official Name: The Commonwealth of Virginia Organized as a territory: Virginia was organized as a territory on July 13, 1787. Entered Union (rank):…

U.S. Societies & Associations (A)

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) (1958): 601 E. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20049. 33,000,000. Phone: (888) 687-2277. www.aarp.org. Abortion Federation, National (1977): 1755 Mass.…

bridge, structure

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Bridges bridge, structure built over water or any obstacle or depression to allow the passage of pedestrians or vehicles. See also viaduct. In wartime, where the means of…