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chain

(Encyclopedia) chain, flexible series of connected links used in various ways, especially for the transmission of motive power, for hoisting (see pulley), and for securing or fastening. Commonly,…

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Brewer's: Missing Link

(The). According to Darwin, the higher animals are developed from the lower ones. The lowest form of animal life is protoplasm, which develops into amoebae (cell life), and thence,…

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Edwin A. Link

Edwin A. LinkBorn: 1904 Link Trainer/Simulator. While working in his father's piano and organ factory, Link was inspired to use organ parts and compressed air to build the first flight…

Arthur Link 1998 Deaths

Arthur LinkAge: 77 prominent Princeton professor who spent 35 years editing the papers of President Woodrow Wilson. Died: March 26, 1998.Shari LewisG - LAlbert Lippert

Civics: Links to History Timelines

Links to History: Timelines Web-code: mpp-1013 Chapter 1 Ellis and Angel Islands Web-code: mpp-2051 Chapter 5 History of Slavery in AmericaWeb-code: mpp-3092 Chapter 9 Major…

Third Parties | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: Third Parties 1830 1832 For the first time in American history, a third party challenges the major two parties. William Wirt of the Anti-Masonic Party carries 8…

American Law | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: American Law 1775 1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1800 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in…

The Cold War | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: The Cold War 1945 1945 Soviet army marches into Berlin; the German capital city falls. World War II ends. Soviet Union, United States, Great Britain, and France…