The District 8 female was the female tribute from District 8 who participated in the 74th Hunger Games . District 8 tributes in their tribute parade costumes. District 8 at the chariot rides. The District 8 male during training. In the film, the boy from District 8 was first seen…
Introduced to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, James Madison’s Virginia Plan outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The Virginia Plan was created by James Madison but presented to the Constitutional Convention by Edmund Randolph, the governor of Virginia, in 1787. Key Takeaways: The Virginia…
someone who tells the truth, especially about what is really happening in a situation : He said voters value the governor as a truth-teller who is more believable than traditional politicians. These courageous truthtellers risk everything to shed light on wrongdoing. Truth-Tellers and Liars Truth-tellers and liars problems (also called…
But today we’re going to focus on one that’s worth pondering. In fact, the world of tennis could have looked very different today if Rafael Nadal hadn’t lost to Robin Söderling of Sweden in the round of 16 of the 2009 French Open. It took place at the Stade Roland…
For the Michigan State Senate member, see William C. Vandenberg. Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg Sr. (March 22, 1884 – April 18, 1951) was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Michigan from 1928 to 1951. A member of the Republican Party, he participated in the creation of…
The Bulls won a record 44 games at home and 37 to start the season, both league records, along with 33 road wins. Their margin of victory of 12.3 per game tied for the best ever. Their 39-2 home record was the second best. And that 72-10 record was with…
10 Absolute Worst NFL Teams Since Expansion 1 2008 Detroit Lions (0-16) 2 2017 Cleveland Browns (0-16) 3 2009 St. Louis Rams (1-15) 4 2007 Miami Dolphins (1-15) 5 2016 Cleveland Browns (1-15) 6 2008 St. Louis Rams (2-14) 7 2009 Detroit Lions (2-14) 8 2011 St. Louis Rams (2-14)…
Andretti won, getting his first win in five years, with Depailler second, and Hunt’s third place meant that he was the F1 World Champion of 1976. Results and standings Grands Prix. The 1976 World Championship of Drivers and the International Cup for Formula 1 Manufacturers were contested concurrently over a…
Justice William J. Brennan delivered the opinion of the Court in which he was joined by justices White, Marshall, Powell and Stevens (Justice Blackmun joined all but one part of the opinion, and Blackmun, Powell, Stevens, and Stewart wrote concurrences). Case summary for Craig v. Boren: Craig, an Oklahoma liquor…
Puerto Ricans become U.S. citizens, are recruited for war effort Barely a month before the United States enters World War I, President Woodrow Wilson signs the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to the inhabitants of Puerto Rico. May 21 – The Great Atlanta fire of 1917 destroyers over 300 acres…