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Lisbon
(Encyclopedia) LisbonLisbonlĭzˈbən [key], Port. Lisboa, ancient Olisipo, city (1991 pop. 677,790), W Portugal, capital of Portugal and of Lisboa dist., on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter…1986 National Book Awards
FictionWorld's Fair, E. L. DoctorowNonfictionArctic Dreams, Barry LopezRichard Morris Hunt
Name at birth: Richard Morris HuntArchitect Richard Morris Hunt was instrumental in founding the American Institute of Architects and is best known as the designer of the Biltmore House, the largest…Ruth Orkin
Ruth Orkin was a celebrated American photographer, known mostly for photos from her New York City apartment and for her 1951 photograph An American Girl in Italy. Orkin grew up in Hollywood, the…Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted has been called "the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker" by the National Park Service. Olmsted was born into a well-to-do family and…First President on TV
The Question: Who was the first president to give a televised speech? My daughter answered FDR but her teacher says Truman. I have found several web sites,…George Westinghouse
George Westinghouse was one of the most successful inventors of the 19th century and stands toe-to-toe with Thomas Edison as one of the greats of the American electrical age. Westinghouse grew up…Esther Williams
Esther Williams was a swimming champ who became a movie star in the 1940s, known especially for her "aqua musicals," a string of box office hits that featured her (and her bathing suit) in elaborate…Brussels
(Encyclopedia) Brussels Brussels brŭˈsəlz [key], Fr. Bruxelles, Du. Brussel, city and region (…Maria Martinez Biography
Maria Martinez(Maria Antonia Montoya)potterBorn: 1887Birthplace: San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico As a child of the Native American Tewa tribe, Maria was interested in pottery making, which…Trending
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