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121Libraries and Museums — ▪ 2007 Introduction Libraries and museums grappled with ways to attract more patrons during the year, introducing innovative software (Library 2.0), technological wizardry (iPods as museum aides), and even “bib dating.” Efforts continued to… …
122Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
123Mansart, François — ▪ French architect Introduction Mansart also spelled Mansard born January 1598, Paris died September 1666 architect important for establishing classicism in Baroque architecture in mid 17th century France. His buildings are notable for… …
124John Adams: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Saturday, March 4, 1797 When it was first perceived, in early times, that no middle course for America remained between unlimited submission to a foreign legislature and a total independence of its claims, men of… …
125Benjamin Harrison: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Monday, March 4, 1889 There is no constitutional or legal requirement that the President shall take the oath of office in the presence of the people, but there is so manifest an appropriateness in the public induction …
126Andrew Jackson: First Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Wednesday, March 4, 1829 About to undertake the arduous duties that I have been appointed to perform by the choice of a free people, I avail myself of this customary and solemn occasion to express the gratitude which… …
127William McKinley: Second Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Monday, March 4, 1901 When we assembled here on the 4th of March, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit. None exists now. Then our Treasury receipts were inadequate to meet the current… …
128Australia — • Includes history, education, and religious statistics Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Australia Australia † …
