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Will H. Hays 1879-1954, American politician and motion-picture executive, b. Sullivan, Ind.; his original name was William Harrison Hays. Hays became active in Indiana political affairs, was chairman of the Republican state committee, and served (1918-21) as chairman of the Republican National... Read more
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WISE MEN WISE MEN (1968). The term, whose authorship is obscure, refers to President Lyndon B. Johnson's select gathering in March 1968 of certain experienced officials (including several from earlier Democratic administrations) to advise him on Vietnam War policy following the enemy's Tet... Read more
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Koivisto, Mauno (b. 25 Nov. 1923). Finnish President 1982–91 Born in Turku, the Social Democrat (from 1947) became a successful banker, which prepared him for the post of Minister of Finance, 1966–7, and 1972. In this position, and as President of the Bank of Finland (1968–82),... Read more
Philip Murray Philip Murray
Philip Murray 1886-1952, American labor leader, b. Blantyre, Scotland. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and worked in the Pennsylvania coal mines. After he was discharged for fighting with a foreman, 600 miners struck, formed a local of the United Mine Workers of America (UMW), and elected... Read more
The Star-spangled Banner The Star-spangled Banner
The Star-spangled Banner American national anthem, beginning, "O say can you see by the dawn's early light." The words were written by Francis Scott Key , a young Washington attorney who, during the War of 1812, sailed to the British fleet to obtain the release of a captured American. Key was... Read more
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