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Whitman, Walt
Whitman, Walt ( Walter) (1819–92) US poet. In 1855 he published, at his own expense,
Leaves of Grass – a volume of 12 poems that included “Song of Myself”. In 1856 and 1860, Whitman produced enlarged editions of the work.
Drum-Taps (1865), which draws on his experience of medical service in the Civil War, and
Sequel to Drum-Taps (1865–66), which includes his famous elegies to Abraham Lincoln, “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd” and “O Captain! My Captain!”, were both incorporated into a much-expanded 1867 edition of
Leaves of Grass. Whitman's use of free verse, symbolic association and colloquial language represents a major transition in
American literature.
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WHITMAN FINDS ANOTHER FAMILY WITH FOOTBALL.(SPORTS)(Correction notice)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 11/22/1995; 700+ words
; ...RENSSELAER At least in his mind, D.J. Whitman is over his cancer. His mother's cancer...inside draws him back to the cemetery. Whitman has a collection of football plaques earned...Rensselaer Rams. From time to time, Whitman rounds up the plaques and carries them...
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Whitman's feeds on a customized market
Magazine article from: Vermont Business Magazine; 1/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; Back in 1945, Bernard Whitman's father gave him a canned milk route and he bought a truck...would dump the milk and give him the cans back," said Arthur Whitman of Whitman's Feed Store in North Bennington, now a $12 million company...
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Whitman and the Civil War
Magazine article from: Michigan Quarterly Review; 1/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...importance of the Civil War period in Walt Whitman's life. In this respect, her paper...critical and biographical literature on Whitman, which gives us the impression that the...War was a turning point of some sort for Whitman. There are at least two books on the...
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WHITMAN CONCILIATORY TOWARD GRANT
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 11/18/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 11-18-1994 WHITMAN CONCILIATORY TOWARD GRANT -- RADIO STATIC...great deal of influence," Governor Whitman appeared on WABC Radio's Bob Grant show...s "divisive" dialogue. However, Whitman stopped short of confronting the conservative...
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WHITMAN'S LONG ROAD TO CANDIDACY
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 1/28/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 01-28-1993 WHITMAN'S LONG ROAD TO CANDIDACY -- PLANS BEGAN...Star Early Biographical: CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Notes: THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR TRENTON...H. Kean left office, Christine Todd Whitman -- at the time a relatively unknown appointee...
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WHITMAN: FLORIO CREW TRESPASSED
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 8/12/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 08-12-1993 WHITMAN: FLORIO CREW TRESPASSED -- ESTATE FILMED...Wednesday of trespassing on Christine Todd Whitman's property to make pictures of her 200...feels like an invasion of privacy," said Whitman, who spotted a rented van on her property...
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WHITMAN'S POPULARITY SOARING
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 10/24/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 10-24-1994 WHITMAN'S POPULARITY SOARING By EUGENE KIELY...before Election Day, candidate Christie Whitman was battling a perception that her campaign...squeaked out a victory, and today Governor Whitman stands as one of the most popular leaders...
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WHITMAN: IF I RAISE TAXES, THEN I'LL BE A LIAR
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 10/5/1993; ; 673 words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 10-05-1993 WHITMAN: IF I RAISE TAXES, THEN I'LL BE A...gubernatorial candidate Christine Todd Whitman said Monday she should be branded a liar...raises taxes after promising a tax cut. Whitman has promised to cut the state income tax...
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WHITMAN NOW SAYS SHE MAY BACK A TAX CUT
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 8/19/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 08-19-1993 WHITMAN NOW SAYS SHE MAY BACK A TAX CUT -- HAD...to promise tax cuts," Christine Todd Whitman said Wednesday that she and her economic...Day will include a tax-cut proposal. Whitman, who has been under pressure from people...
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WHITMAN'S ETHICS AGAIN UNDER FIRE
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 3/19/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 03-19-1993 WHITMAN'S ETHICS AGAIN UNDER FIRE -- ACCUSED...Star Early Biographical: CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN TRENTON -- State employees, working...gubernatorial candidate Christine Todd Whitman decide whether to install a satellite...
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Whitman, Walt
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Walt Whitman Born: May 31, 1819 West Hills, New...Camden, New Jersey American poet Walt Whitman is generally considered to be the most...speech. Childhood and early career Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills...
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Whitman, Meg 1956–
Book article from: International Directory of Business Biographies
Meg Whitman 1956 – President and chief executive...president and CEO of eBay, Margaret (Meg) Whitman helped the company to become the leading consumer e-commerce site in the world. Whitman's extensive knowledge in brand building...
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Whitman, Slim
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Slim Whitman Folk singer For the Record … Whitman ’ s Success Abroad Once dubbed “ America ’ s Favorite Folk singer, ” Slim Whitman was brought to the attention of a new generation of listeners...
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Walt Whitman
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is generally considered to be the most important American...of native American speech. In all, over a 37-year period, Walt Whitman published nine separate editions of his masterpiece, Leaves of Grass...
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Marcus Whitman
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Marcus Whitman Marcus Whitman (1802-1847) was an American physician, missionary, and pioneer...territory. Born at Rushville, N.Y., on Sept. 4, 1802, Marcus Whitman was educated in Plainfield, Mass., and then studied medicine with...
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