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Von Trott was a German citizen who used his role as a lawyer and diplomat to travel to London and Washington, DC, seeking support for the Nazi resist read more »
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Walk to raise Alzheimer's funds
Arizona Republic, AZ - 7 hours ago
Nearly 200 Home Instead Senior Care offices throughout the United States are participating in Memory Walk 2007. All national team participants receive name ...
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Lafayette was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. Considered a national hero in both France and the US, he is one of only six people in history to become an honorary US citizen. Lafayette is also credited with having created the modern French flag in July 1789. He lived in retirement in France during the First Empire, but returned to the US in 1824 to attend the inaugural banquet of what university?
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Louis Philippe was the last king to rule France, reigning from 1830 to 1848. During the July Revolution of 1830, he was made lieutenant general of the realm and, with the support of the marquis de Lafayette, was chosen as king. At first, he was much loved and called the "citizen king," but his popularity suffered as his government came to be viewed as increasingly conservative and monarchical. After abdicating, Louis Philippe fled to England. How did he get there?
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Procession in memory of 'little angel'
Tucson Citizen, AZ - Nov 2, 2007
Adelita Camacho-Bedoy, 4, was so enchanted by Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" that she dressed to match. Too young for a bride, the tot opted instead to dress ...
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A professor of history and a specialist in the mid 20th century, Ambrose gained fame for his biographies of Eisenhower and Nixon as well as for his bestselling books about WWII, including Citizen Soldiers and D-Day. His works inspired a renewed interest in the sacrifices of American soldiers and their families and culminated in films such as Saving Private Ryan. In 1970 he was driven from his position at Kansas State University for doing what?
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IN MEMORY OF JOHN GRANVILLE
WNY Media Network, NY - 14 hours ago
In world laden with words without action, John Granville stood out as a committed global citizen working to make life better in areas that needed his help ...
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Recently launched Citizen watches site providing reviews of all Citizen watches available in the US market. read more »
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