1950s - War peace and politics

Under the 22nd Amendment, Johnson was still eligible for a second full term, having served less than two years of Kennedy's term. However, on March 31, 1968, after the Tet Offensive, a narrow victory over Eugene McCarthy in the New Hampshire primary, the entry of Robert Kennedy into the presidential race, and new lows in the opinion polls, he announced, in an address to the nation, that he would no longer seek renomination for the presidency. He cited the growing division within the country over the war as his reason. The Democratic nomination eventually went to Johnson's Vice President Hubert Humphrey, ...

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Lyndon B. Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson - Early years, Lyndon B. Johnson - Entering politics, Lyndon B. Johnson - Member of Congress, Lyndon B. Johnson - War record, Lyndon B. Johnson - Senate years, Lyndon B. Johnson - Senate Democratic leader, Lyndon B. Johnson - Vice Presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson - Presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson - Vietnam War, Lyndon B. Johnson - Appointments, Lyndon B. Johnson - Cabinet appointments, Lyndon B. Johnson - Supreme Court appointments, Lyndon B. Johnson - Retirement death and honors, Lyndon B. Johnson - Miscellaneous information, Lyndon B. Johnson - In Fiction, Lyndon B. Johnson - Further information, Lyndon B. Johnson - Footnote

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Nepal has a estimated population of 27.7 million as of July 2005, with a growth rate of 2.2%. 39% of the population is 14 years and below, 57.3% are aged between 15 and 64, and 3.7% above 65. The median age is 20.07 (19.91 for males and 20.24 for females). There are 1,060 males for every 1,000 females. Life expectancy is 59.8 years (60.9 for males and 59.5 for females). Total literacy rate is 45.2% (6 ...

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Nepal, Nepal - History, Nepal - Geography, Nepal - Economy, Nepal - Government and politics, Nepal - Military and foreign affairs, Nepal - Subdivisions, Nepal - Demographics, Nepal - Culture

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The Latin name for Exeter, Isca Dumnoniorum , suggests that the city was originally a Celtic oppidum, or town, on the banks on the River Exe before to the foundation of the Roman city in c. AD 50. Such early towns, or proto-cities, had been a feature of pre-Roman Gaul as described by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Commentaries and it is not improbable that they existed in neighbouring Britain as well. Isca is clearly a Celtic generic noun and the Romans felt the need to label the city Isca Dumnoniorum, or the Isca of the Dumnonii, in order to distinguish it from such settlements as Isca Silurum (modern ...

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Exeter, Exeter - Situation, Exeter - Economy, Exeter - History, Exeter - Politics and administration, Exeter - Notable Buildings, Exeter - Culture, Exeter - Literature, Exeter - Theatre, Exeter - Music, Exeter - Museums and galleries, Exeter - Newspapers, Exeter - Twin towns, Exeter - Colleges and Universities, Exeter - Sports, Exeter - Transport, Exeter - Road, Exeter - Rail, Exeter - Air

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Frank Herbert was born in 1920 in Tacoma, Washington. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a writer, and in 1939 he lied about his age in order to get his first newspaper job on the Glendale Star. There was a temporary hiatus to his writing career as he served in the U.S. Navy as a photographer during World War II. He married Flora Parkinson in 1941, but later divorced her in 1945 after fathering a daughter. After the war he attended the University of Washington, where he met Beverly Ann Stuart at a creative wr ...

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Frank Herbert, Frank Herbert - Biography, Frank Herbert - Continuation of the series, Frank Herbert - Ideas and themes, Frank Herbert - Status and impact in science fiction, Frank Herbert - Controversies, Frank Herbert - Film adaptations, Frank Herbert - Bibliography, Frank Herbert - Fiction, Frank Herbert - Nonfiction, Frank Herbert - Other publications, Frank Herbert - Limited bibliography by universe, Frank Herbert - Books about Frank Herbert and Dune

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Orwell's political views changed over time, but there can be no doubt that he was a man of the left throughout his life as a writer. His time in Burma made him a staunch opponent of imperialism, and his experience of poverty while researching Down and Out in Paris and London and The Road to Wigan Pier turned him into a socialist. "Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic ...

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George Orwell, George Orwell - Early life, George Orwell - Education, George Orwell - Burma and the early novels, George Orwell - The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell - The Spanish Civil War and Homage to Catalonia, George Orwell - The second world war and Animal Farm, George Orwell - The road to Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell - Political views, George Orwell - Legacy, George Orwell - Work, George Orwell - Influence on the English language, George Orwell - Literary influences, George Orwell - Trivia, George Orwell - Books, George Orwell - Essays, George Orwell - Poems, George Orwell - Books about George Orwell

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Main article: Demographics of Mongolia Most Mongolians are Mongol in descent: there are also smaller populations of Kazakh and Tungus people. The predominant religion is Tibetan Buddhism. As in many developing countries, Mongolia's young and rapidly growing population has put great strains on its economy. ...

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Mongolia, Mongolia - History, Mongolia - Politics, Mongolia - Provinces, Mongolia - Geography, Mongolia - Links, Mongolia - Economy, Mongolia - Demographics, Mongolia - Culture, Mongolia - Miscellaneous topics

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The transportation system in Delaware is under the governance and supervision of the Delaware Department of Transportation, also known as "DelDOT".([1]) DelDOT manages programs such as a Delaware Adopt-a-Highway program, major road route snow removal, traffic control infrastructure (signs and signals), toll road management, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, the Delaware Transit Corporation (branded as "DART First State", the state government public transportation organization), among others. Almost ninety percent of the state's public roa ...

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Delaware, Delaware - History, Delaware - Native Americans, Delaware - Colonial Delaware, Delaware - American Revolution, Delaware - Slavery, Delaware - Law government and politics, Delaware - Legislative branch, Delaware - Judicial branch, Delaware - Executive branch, Delaware - Politics, Delaware - Geography, Delaware - Topography, Delaware - Climate, Delaware - Demographics, Delaware - Religion, Delaware - Important cities, Delaware - Top 10 richest places in Delaware, Delaware - Economy, Delaware - Transportation, Delaware - Culture, Delaware - Media, Delaware - Religion, Delaware - Sports, Delaware - Botanical gardens, Delaware - Music in Delaware, Delaware - Festivals, Delaware - Education, Delaware - Colleges and universities, Delaware - Miscellaneous information, Delaware - Other places named Delaware, Delaware - Delaware Native Americans

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As one of thirty-six founders of the Connecticut Land Company, General Moses Cleaveland was selected as one of its seven directors and was subsequently sent out as the company's agent to map and survey the company's holdings. On July 22, 1796, Cleaveland and his surveyors arrived at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Cleaveland quickly saw the land, which had previously been acquired by Native Americans, as an ideal location for the "capital city" of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Cleaveland and his surveyors quickly began making plans for t ...

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History of Cleveland Ohio, History of Cleveland Ohio - Early years: 1796–1860, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Civil War years and the dawn of the Industrial Age: 1861–1900, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Progressive era and the Roaring Twenties: 1901–1929, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Great Depression and revitalization: 1929–1961, History of Cleveland Ohio - Recent history: 1962–present, History of Cleveland Ohio - Timeline of events, History of Cleveland Ohio - Firsts

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Before the arrival of Europeans, the First Nations followed a wide array of mostly animistic religions. See also Native American mythology. The first Europeans to settle in great numbers in Canada were French Catholics, including a large number of Jesuits dedicated to converting the natives; an effort that had only limited success. The first large Protestant communities were formed in the Maritimes after they were conquered by the British. Unable to convince enough British immigrants to go to the region, the government decided to impo ...

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Religion in Canada, Religion in Canada - Religious mix, Religion in Canada - Census results, Religion in Canada - Non-Christian religions in Canada, Religion in Canada - Canadians with no religious affiliation, Religion in Canada - Christianity in Canada, Religion in Canada - Government and religion, Religion in Canada - History

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London - Central London. Main article: Central London London - City of London. Main article: City of London The City of London is the principal financial district of the United Kingdom, and is one of the most important in the world. It is governed by the Corporation of London, an ancient body headed by the Lord Mayor of London. The City also has its own police force, the City of London police. Once dominated by the dome of St Paul' ...

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London, London - Defining London, London - Geography and climate, London - History, London - Modern London, London - Culture, London - London Districts, London - Central London, London - City of London, London - The West End, London - East London, London - The East End, London - Docklands, London - West London, London - North London, London - South London, London - Demographics, London - Government, London - Business and economy, London - Transport and infrastructure, London - Education, London - Media, London - Technology, London - Style and fashion, London - Religion, London - Sport, London - Tourist attractions, London - Places of interest, London - List of hotels in London, London - Buildings and monuments, London - Museums and galleries, London - Markets and shopping areas, London - Parks and gardens, London - Other places of interest, London - London in the arts, London - Literature featuring London, London - Films featuring London, London - Television programmes featuring London, London - Songs featuring London, London - Video Games featuring London, London - Major exhibitions staged in London, London - Parades

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The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK; Korean chosŏn'gŭl: 조선로동당; hanja: 朝鮮勞動黨; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn Rodong-dang; revised: Joseon Rodong-dang) is the ruling party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. It is also called the Korean Workers' Party (KWP). The WPK has been the ruling party in the DPRK since 1946, and has had only two leaders, Kim Il-sung (1946–1994) and his son, Kim Jong-il (since 1994). The party is widely viewed by foreigner ...

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• Workers' Party of Korea - History
• Workers' Party of Korea - Origins
• Workers' Party of Korea - Factions in the WPK
• Workers' Party of Korea - Purge of the Domestic faction
• Workers' Party of Korea - The August Incident and aftermath
• Workers' Party of Korea - Sino-Soviet Split and North Korea
• Workers' Party of Korea - Juche and Kim Il-sung as supreme leader
• Workers' Party of Korea - The rise of Kim Jong-il
• Workers' Party of Korea - Structure
• Workers' Party of Korea - Symbol
• Workers' Party of Korea - External link

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The WWN claims it always prints the truth (typical slogan: "Nothing but the truth: The Weekly World News!"). So many of the stories are so obviously fake it seems these claims are intended as a joke. It is worth noting that while the tabloid's main rival The Sun carried a fine print disclaimer, the WWN has never let on about the accuracy of its stories until late 2004 in which The Sun took away the disclaimer, while WWN began stating that "the reader should suspend disbelief for the sake of enjoyment ...

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Weekly World News, Weekly World News - Description, Weekly World News - Recurring Subjects, Weekly World News - Bat Boy, Weekly World News - Page 5 Girl, Weekly World News - Elvis Presley, Weekly World News - The World's Fattest..., Weekly World News - ALIVE!, Weekly World News - Upcoming Economic Depressions, Weekly World News - Religion and Biblical Relics, Weekly World News - War on Terrorism, Weekly World News - The Presidency, Weekly World News - Aliens, Weekly World News - Cryptids, Weekly World News - Popular culture

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References to the oil price are usually either references to the spot price of either WTI/Light Crude as traded on New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) for delivery in Cushing, Oklahoma; or the price of Brent as traded on the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE) for delivery at Sullom Voe. The price of a barrel of oil is highly dependent on both its grade (which is determined by factors such as its specific gravity or API and its sulphur content) and location. The vast majority of oil will not be traded on an exchange but on a over-the-cou ...

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Petroleum, Petroleum - Origin, Petroleum - Biogenic theory, Petroleum - Abiogenic theory, Petroleum - Extraction, Petroleum - Alternate means of producing oil, Petroleum - History, Petroleum - Environmental effects, Petroleum - Future of oil, Petroleum - Classification, Petroleum - Pricing, Petroleum - Top petroleum-producing countries, Petroleum - Petroleum in Military Strategy, Petroleum - Books about the petroleum industry, Petroleum - Films about petroleum, Petroleum - Writers covering the petroleum industry

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At the age of six, Blair was sent to a small Anglican parish school in Henley-on-Thames, which his sister had attended before him. He never wrote of his recollections of it, but he must have impressed the teachers very favourably, for two years later he was recommended to the headmaster of one of the most successful preparatory schools in England at the time: St Cyprian's School, in Eastbourne, Sussex. Blair attended St Cyprian's on a scholarship that allowed his parents to pay only half of the usual fees. Many years later, he would recall h ...

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George Orwell, George Orwell - Early life, George Orwell - Education, George Orwell - Burma and the early novels, George Orwell - The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell - The Spanish Civil War and Homage to Catalonia, George Orwell - The second world war and Animal Farm, George Orwell - The road to Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell - Political views, George Orwell - Legacy, George Orwell - Work, George Orwell - Influence on the English language, George Orwell - Literary influences, George Orwell - Trivia, George Orwell - Books, George Orwell - Essays, George Orwell - Poems, George Orwell - Books about George Orwell

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King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII (long royal name: Phrabat Somdej Phra Paramenthara Maha Ananda Mahidol Phra Athama Ramathibodinthra พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาอานันทมหิดล พระอัฐมรามาธิบดินทร (roughly "HM King Ananda Mahidol, the Eighth Ruler") (September 20, 1925 - June 9, 1946) was the eighth king of the Chakri dynasty of Thailand. Ananda Mahidol - Early life. Prince Ananda Mahidol Mah ...

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• Ananda Mahidol - Early life
• Ananda Mahidol - Circumstance of succession
• Ananda Mahidol - Life as King
• Ananda Mahidol - A mysterious death

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Stone Age rock shelters with paintings at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh are the earliest known traces of human life in India. The first known permanent settlements appeared 9,000 years ago and developed into the Indus Valley Civilisation, which peaked between 2600 BC and 1900 BC. It was followed by the Vedic Civilisation. From around 550 BC onwards, many independent kingdoms came into being. In the north, the Maurya dynasty, which included Ashoka, contributed greatly to India's cultural landscape. From 180 BC, a series of invasions from Centra ...

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India, India - History, India - Government, India - Politics, India - States and union territories, India - Geography, India - Economy, India - Demographics, India - Culture, India - Sports and games, India - Holidays, India - Notes

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Gibraltar has a population of approximately 27,884 as of July 2005. The Gibraltarians' origins are Andalusian Spaniards, British, and settlers from elsewhere in the Mediterranean (mainly Genoese and Maltese). The main religion is Christianity, the majority group being the Roman Catholic Church, then the Church of England. There is a long established Jewish community, a number of Hindu Indians and a Moroccan Muslim population. The official language is English, which is the main language used for government and business purposes. Man ...

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Gibraltar, Gibraltar - History, Gibraltar - Politics, Gibraltar - Geography, Gibraltar - Subdivisions, Gibraltar - Economy, Gibraltar - Demographics, Gibraltar - Culture, Gibraltar - Transport, Gibraltar - Military, Gibraltar - Death on the Rock, Gibraltar - Miscellaneous

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Main article: Economy of Taiwan Taiwan has a dynamic capitalist economy with gradually decreasing state involvement in investment and foreign trade. In keeping with this trend, the government is privatizing some large banks and industrial firms. Real growth in gross domestic product has averaged about 8 percent during the past three decades. Exports have provided the primary impetus for industrialization. The trade surplus is substantial, and foreign reserves are the world's third largest. Taiwan's current GDP per capita is $27,122, ranking 23rd in the world. The ROC has its ow ...

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Taiwan, Taiwan - Political status, Taiwan - History, Taiwan - Prehistory and early settlement, Taiwan - Koxinga and imperial Chinese rule, Taiwan - Japanese rule, Taiwan - Republic of China rule, Taiwan - Political divisions, Taiwan - Geography, Taiwan - Demographics, Taiwan - Languages, Taiwan - Religion, Taiwan - Economy, Taiwan - Culture of Taiwan, Taiwan - Convenience store culture

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Orissa (2001 provisional pop. 36,706,920), 60,162 sq mi (155,820 sq km) is a state situated in the east coast of India. Orissa is bounded on the north by Jharkhand, on the north-east by West Bengal, on the east by the Bay of Bengal, on the south by Andhra Pradesh and on the west by Chhattisgarh. The relatively unindented coastline (c.200 mi/320 km long) lacks good ports save for the deepwater facility at Paradip. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi River delta, is exceedingly fertile. Rainfall is heav ...

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• Orissa - Geography
• Orissa - History and culture
• Orissa - Interesting facts about the state
• Orissa - Demographics
• Orissa - Religion temples and festivals
• Orissa - Politics
• Orissa - Economy
• Orissa - Education
• Orissa - Research Institutes
• Orissa - Universities
• Orissa - Management Colleges
• Orissa - General Colleges
• Orissa - Engineering Colleges
• Orissa - Medical Colleges
• Orissa - Rehabilitative Education
• Orissa - Ayurvedic Colleges
• Orissa - Homoeopathic Colleges
• Orissa - Oriya People
• Orissa - Transportation
• Orissa - Airports
• Orissa - Seaports
• Orissa - Districts

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However illustrious the history and recent political past of the Conservative party, it has been out of Government since 1997. The party, largest in the British Parliament after the Labour Party provides the Official Opposition to the Labour Government of Tony Blair. As of 7 May 2005, Labour holds a 66-member majority in the lower house, with 356 Members of Parliament; the Conservatives provide 198 Membe ...

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Conservative Party UK, Conservative Party UK - Name, Conservative Party UK - Conservative Party today, Conservative Party UK - Policies, Conservative Party UK - Economic policy, Conservative Party UK - Social policy, Conservative Party UK - Foreign Policy, Conservative Party UK - History, Conservative Party UK - Internal Factions, Conservative Party UK - Associated groups

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After the 1954 Security hearings, Oppenheimer is reported to have been "like a wounded animal", and he started to retreat to a simpler life. In 1957, he purchased a piece of land on Gibney Beach in the island of St John in the Virgin Islands. He built a spartan vacation home on the beach, where he would spend holidays, usually months at a time, with his wife Kitty. Oppenheimer also spent a considerable amount of time sailing with his wife. Upon their death, the property was inherited by their daughter Toni, who then left it to "the people of ...

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Robert Oppenheimer, Robert Oppenheimer - Early life and education, Robert Oppenheimer - Europe, Robert Oppenheimer - California, Robert Oppenheimer - Radical politics, Robert Oppenheimer - The Manhattan Project, Robert Oppenheimer - Los Alamos, Robert Oppenheimer - Trinity, Robert Oppenheimer - Japan, Robert Oppenheimer - Postwar activities, Robert Oppenheimer - Atomic Energy Commission, Robert Oppenheimer - Security hearings, Robert Oppenheimer - Institute for Advanced Study, Robert Oppenheimer - Final years, Robert Oppenheimer - Legacy, Robert Oppenheimer - Notes, Robert Oppenheimer - On Oppenheimer's first initial

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