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3 days ago · Illinois was named for the Illinois Indians. The capital is Springfield, in the west-central part of the state. Chicago. Admitted as the 21st member of the union on December 3, 1818, Illinois lies within both the so-called old industrial belt and the fertile agricultural heart of the country. The presence of Chicago, one of the country’s most ...
3 days ago · The Glagolitic script ( / ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk /, [2] ⰃⰎⰀⰃⰑⰎⰉⰜⰀ, glagolitsa) is the oldest known Slavic alphabet. It is generally agreed that it was created in the 9th century for the purpose of translating liturgical texts into Macedonian that later bacame known as Old Church Slavonic by Saint Cyril, a monk from Thessalonica.
3 days ago · Text Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The hand-written copy of the proposed articles of amendment passed by Congress in 1789, cropped to show just the text ...
2 days ago · Marty Robbins was a talented singer, songwriter, and actor who left a lasting impact on country music. His versatile style and captivating performances continue to inspire musicians today. Marty Robbins, known for hits like “El Paso,” was not only a music legend but also a skilled race car driver and actor. His love for the Old West and ...
5 days ago · This 1847 letter from Hannah Curtis to her brother John, who had emigrated from Queen's County, Ireland to Philadelphia some years earlier, gives a sense of the deprivation of those who remained behind during the time of the Irish potato famine. The letter details the suffering brought on by the famine and ensuing outbreaks of starvation and fever.
3 days ago · Capitalized " IN GOD WE TRUST " on the reverse of a United States twenty-dollar bill. " In God We Trust " (also rendered as " In God we trust ") is the official motto of the United States [1] [2] [3] as well as the motto of the U.S. state of Florida, along with the nation of Nicaragua ( Spanish: En Dios confiamos ).
5 days ago · DOA - Dead on Arrival. DMC - DeLorean Motor Company (famous for their model DMC-12 which was used in the movie "Back to the Future") 2. Formed by a former member of The Guess Who, this Canadian band is well known for its 1970s hits, "Let It Ride", "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", and "Takin' Care of Business".
