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Humphrey, Hubert Horatio
(Encyclopedia) Humphrey, Hubert Horatio, 1911–78, U.S. Vice President (1965–69), b. Wallace, S.Dak. After practicing pharmacy for several years, Humphrey taught political science and became involved…Chicago Seven
(Encyclopedia) Chicago Seven, group of political activists, originally eight in number, who led protests at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968 and were charged with criminal…Fonda, Jane
(Encyclopedia) Fonda, Jane, 1937–, American actress, b. New York City; daughter of Henry Fonda and sister of Peter Fonda. First cast in pert and sexy roles, she later distinguished herself in…Waldheim, Kurt
(Encyclopedia) Waldheim, KurtWaldheim, Kurtk&oobreve;rt vältˈhīm [key], 1918–2007, Austrian diplomat, secretary-general of the United Nations (1972–81) and president of Austria (1986–92). He…Munich Massacre
The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 20121972 GamesTerrorism Around…February 2010 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business News | Science/Disasters News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of…Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Part IV
Part IV: New Directions for Civil Rights Mid-1960s 1966 1967 1968 Next: The Legacy Mid-1960s King's growing opposition to the Vietnam War angers President Johnson, prompts…Memorial Day
A Day for the Deceased The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery commemorates American war dead from the World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam.Photo Credit: Arttoday.com Memorial Day…Changing Views of Free Speech in the U.S.
Many Americans, including many who supported the new Constitution, criticized the document because it lacked a bill of rights—a listing of the basic rights held by people against the new…Martin Luther King, Jr., Biography
1929-1968, American clergyman and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., prepares to speak to a crowd of 200,000 marchers in Washingtion, DC. Related Links Martin Luther King…Trending
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