United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
Whig Party (United States) — This article is about the 19th century political party. For the contemporary third party, see Modern Whig Party. Whig Party Founded 1833 Dissolved 1856 Preceded by National Republican Party, Anti Masonic Party, and unofficially the … Wikipedia
interior design — 1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. 2. the art, business, or… … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
American literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language in the United States. Like other national literatures, American literature was shaped by the history of the country that produced it. For almost a century and a… … Universalium
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Gallatin, Albert — ▪ United States government official in full Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin born Jan. 29, 1761, Geneva, Switz. died Aug. 12, 1849, Astoria, N.Y., U.S. fourth U.S. secretary of the Treasury (1801–14). He insisted upon a continuity of sound… … Universalium
Neoclassical architecture — The Cathedral of Vilnius Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid 18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament … Wikipedia
Jean-Jacques Rousseau — This article is about the philosopher. For the post impressionist painter, see Henri Rousseau. For other uses, see Rousseau (disambiguation). Jean Jacques Rousseau Rousseau in 1753, by Maurice Quentin de La Tour Born 28 June 1712 … Wikipedia
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