List of people on stamps of the United States — This article lists people who have been featured on United States postage stamps. Since the United States Post Office issued its first stamp in 1847, over 4,000 stamps have been issued and over 800 people featured. Many of these people… … Wikipedia
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, country in N. America. This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction Colonial Era, 1654–1776 Early National Period, 1776–1820 German Jewish Period, 1820–1880 East European Jewish Period,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
List of African-American firsts — see also|List of first African American mayors for most mayor listings African Americans are a demographic minority in the United States. African Americans initial achievements in various fields historically establish a foothold, providing a… … Wikipedia
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Leavitt (surname) — Leavitt is a surname, and may refer to:*Reverend Ashley Day Leavitt (1877 ), Yale graduate, Congregational minister, Harvard Congregational Church, Brookline, Massachusetts *B. H. Leavitt, pioneer rancher born in Clinton, Maine, settler of… … Wikipedia
List of Alamo defenders — People who are believed to have participated in the Battle of the Alamo, February 23 March 6, 1836, on the Texan side, are listed here. The first report of the names of the Texian victims of the battle came in the March 24, 1836 issue of the… … Wikipedia
Helen Hayes Awards Resident Production — These Helen Hayes Awards are given for resident theatre productions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They include awards for the production itself, the direction, and the plays themselves.ProductionBest Resident Production* 1985 Cloud 9 … Wikipedia
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