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Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson was a singer, actor and African-American activist whose performing career was hampered by the anti-communist craze of the 1950s. Paul Robeson attended Rutgers College on a scholarship…

Convention on the Rights of the Child, Part I

Convention on the Rights of the ChildPart IArticle 1For the purposes of the present Convention, a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable…

Malawi Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Malawi Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Malawian Relations GEOGRAPHY Malawi is…

Doc Holliday Biography

Doc Holliday (John Henry Holliday) dentist, gambler, gun fighter Born: 8/14/1851 Birthplace: Griffin,…

A Giant Step for Northern Ireland

1998 News of the World A more definitive peace was achieved in Northern Ireland, where sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants has resulted in more than 3,000 deaths since 1969.…

Hugh Joseph ADDONIZIO, Congress, NJ (1914-1981)

ADDONIZIO Hugh Joseph , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Newark, Essex County, N.J., January 31, 1914; attended the public schools; graduated from West Side High School, Newark, N.J., in…

Charles ALBRIGHT, Congress, PA (1830-1880)

ALBRIGHT Charles , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bucks County, Pa., December 13, 1830; attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1852 and…

Edward Hogue FUNSTON, Congress, KS (1836-1911)

FUNSTON Edward Hogue , a Representative from Kansas; born near New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, September 16, 1836; attended the country schools, Lindle Hill Academy, New Carlisle, Ohio, and…