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- 1791: Roswell
- ... Pentagon says that witnesses were mistaken about the crash and that the dummies were actually from a project “Mogul” which was launched to monitor the atmosphere for evidence of Soviet Nuclear tests. Air Force Col. John Hayes said “I have no other explanation for how recollections of ‘bodies’ could be associated with the debris at Roswell a decade earlier.” Hayes points out the biggest flaw in the Air Forces’ explanation for ... 1997 the Air Force finally admitted that the ultra-secret Area 51 actually existed. The Air Force has admitted that the base was used to test Cold War-era aircraft, but authorities such as Colonel John Hanes are still reluctant to speak about the base. “If you are talking about Groom Lake, Nevada…Quite frankly, I have no knowledge or expertise in the matter, I understand there are classified things that ...
- 1792: People In The Government
- ... the right to overturn state laws and laws passed by Congress. It also gives the Supreme Court the power to declare the presidentÕs actions unconstitutional. This power was first exercised in 1803 by Chief Justice John Marshall in the case of Marbury versus Madison. By using this power, John Marshall set a precedent. There are nine justices that serve the Supreme Court. There is one Chief Justice and 8 associate justices. They all serve lifetime terms unless they retire, die, or are impeached. The ...
- 1793: The Steam Engine
- ... In all, the steam engine was a key that unlocked the doors to the infinite amount of paths that have been walked through to reach to today’s society. “The steam engine,” says BIBLIOGRAPHY Gordon, John S. “What has Watt Wrought?” Forbes Magazine. 7-7-1997: pp144. Online. Electric Library. 11-24-99. Johnson, Brian. Steam Traction Engines, Wagons and Rollers. London: Blandford Press, 1971. Lord, John. The Penetration of Industry by Steam-Power. 12-2-1996. Online. Available: http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/lord/8.htm. 11-24-99. Siegel, Beatrice. Inventions that Changed our Lives: The Steam Engine. New ...
- 1794: Canada- Facts And Figures
- ... with its own capital city (in brackets): Alberta (Edmonton); British Columbia (Victoria); Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown); Manitoba (Winnipeg); New Brunswick (Fredericton); Nova Scotia (Halifax); Nunavut (Iqaluit); Ontario (Toronto); Quebec (Quebec City); Saskatchewan (Regina); Newfoundland (St. John's); Northwest Territories (Yellowknife); and Yukon Territory (Whitehorse). Geography Diversity is the keynote of Canada's geography, which includes fertile plains suitable for agriculture, vast mountain ranges, lakes and rivers. Wilderness forests give way to ... Oscar "in recognition of its dedicated commitment to originate artistic, creative and technological activity and excellence in every area of filmmaking." Recent NFB productions include documentaries, animation shorts, CD-ROMS and interactive videos. NFB founder John Grierson wanted to establish a national cinema that would "see Canada and see it whole: its people and its purpose." This early inspiration, through the work of the NFB, continues to consolidate the Canadian character ...
- 1795: Malcom X And Charles Sheldon
- ... a black that was ready to speak his mind to the world. Malcolm’s mouth got him in trouble with Elijah Muhammad and was silenced for 90 days after his comments following the death of John F. Kennedy. Malcolm was by no means a person who was out to make friends. Not only did Malcolm make the general public question his comments, but also the Black Islam community was ashamed that Malcolm would say those comments in front of entire nation that “idolized” John F. Kennedy. The Black Muslim community was already struggling with “white America” and the comments of Malcolm X made it even worse. In conclusion there is a vast diffrence between the way these two “religious ...
- 1796: Louis Sullivan An American Arc
- ... he went to work for Major William LeBaron Jenney. It was not long before Louis had aquatinted himself with numerous other architects in the city, the most important of whom would turn out to be John Edelman. The summer of 1874 showed Sullivan travelling overseas to the Ecole des Beaur Arts in Paris. After passing rigorous admission tests, he studied geometric form from Monsieur Clopet. Next, Louis toured Italy to study its fine works of art. Sullivan returned to Chicago in 1875, where he worked several draftsman positions over the next five years. After this period, John Edelman introduced him to Dankmar Adler. The two formed a partnership in 1881 that would last fourteen years. Sullivan handled the design of their architecture, while Adler oversaw the engineering. Louis had two main protegees ...
- 1797: Life Of The Settlers
- ... door and Harriet blocked the door. McCracken responded by throwing an iron which hit Harriet on the forehead. Since the head injuries she suffered sleeping seizures. Harriet, at the age of 24 got married to John Tubman, a freed black man. When Harriet learned from John how he gained freedom, she checked out from a lawyer and found out that her mother was supposed to be free but was tricked into thinking she was a slave. In 1849 Harriet over heard ...
- 1798: Law Essay
- ... this would be the “Dred Scott decision. The other way is the federalist position, where the Constitution grants broad power to the federal government. Two great examples of this type of interpretation were Chief Justices John Marshall and Earl Warren. During the years the Supreme Court has gone through some changes of its’ own. While Chief Justice Earl Warren was there the first African-American Justice was named to the court ... Law school. Served as attorney general for New Hampshire (1976-1978), served as associate justice of the New Hampshire superior court and supreme court until 1990 when President Bush appointed him to the Supreme Court. John Paul Stevens, born 1920 in Chicago, graduated Northwestern Univ. Law school. Served as judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals seventh circuit from 1970 until 1975 when President Ford appointed him to the Supreme ...
- 1799: Kuwait
- ... meaning "this thing of ours". Chicago is perhaps infamous for its role in organized crime, earning a nickname from some as the bootlegging capital of the United States. Chicago was home to notorious gangsters like John Torrio and Al "Scarface" Capone. The geography of the city helped promote and import alcohol from Canada, thus aiding the Mafia in their growth. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre made the tension against Capone ... Puzo’s The Last Don, which was made into a television movie series. The fashion industry has also glorified the Mafia through the entertainment industry with Armani suits, and expensive shoes. With mobsters, such as John Gotti, running the business from behind bars, the news has presented the Mafia as an underground business based upon drug smuggling, prostitution, loan sharking, and larceny. Whether it was prohibition, or the wanting of territory ...
- 1800: Ireland 2
- ... parts of the west. In mountainous areas annual rainfall may exceed 2000mm (79"). History In 1912 Home Rule bill was introduced in Westminster. This brought considerable success to the Irish Parliamentary Party, now led by John Redmond. However, resistance to the measure was strong in northeast Ulster. It was led by Sir Edward Carson who set up the Ulster Volunteers to oppose Home Rule. In response, the Irish Volunteers, largely controlled by the IRB, were founded in Dublin. The Home Rule bill was finally passed in 1914, but its implementation was shelved upon the outbreak of war. John Redmond encouraged Irishmen to enlist in the British Army hoping this would sustain British support for Home Rule. Others disagreed with this policy and in 1916 the Irish Volunteers, led by Patrick Pearse and the ...
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