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- ... that Addie Viola Smith was the first female Foreign Service officer to serve under the United States Department of Commerce?
- ... that "Thy Strong Word" replaced an anti–Mexican–American War hymn in the Episcopal Church?
- ... that an Ohio radio station's satellite dish was vandalized twice in 1991, believed by the station manager to be due to the outspoken conservative stances of one of the station's hosts?
- ... that Raymond Bushland and Edward F. Knipling won the 1992 World Food Prize for developing the sterile insect technique which eliminated parasitic screw-worms from the United States?
- ... that a lawsuit against the Early Winters Ski Resort reached the United States Supreme Court?
- ... that Joe Biden ran for president twice before being elected in 2020?
- ... that Carol and Eric Hafner ran for five United States House of Representatives seats for states in which they did not live, and mostly had not visited?
- ... that Helen Hornbeck Tanner was part of a major case supporting the Ojibwe before the Supreme Court of the United States while in her 80s?
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To his contemporaries, "Vay" Morley was one of the leading Mesoamerican archaeologists of his day. Although more recent developments in the field have resulted in a re-evaluation of his theories and works, his publications, particularly on calendric inscriptions, are still cited. In his role as director of various projects sponsored by the Carnegie Institution, he oversaw and encouraged many others who later established notable careers in their own right. His commitment and enthusiasm for Maya studies helped inspire the necessary sponsorship for projects that would ultimately reveal much about ancient Maya civilization.
Morley also conducted espionage in Mexico on behalf of the United States during World War I, but the scope of those activities only came to light well after his death. His archaeological field work in Mexico and Central America provided suitable cover for his work with the United States' Office of Naval Intelligence investigating German activities and anti-American activity. (Full article...)
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Punk initially came to prominence through his career on the professional wrestling independent circuit, primarily as a member of the Ring of Honor (ROH) roster, where he won the ROH Tag Team Championship, ROH World Championship, and was the first head trainer of the ROH wrestling school. In 2005, Punk signed a contract with WWE and was sent to its developmental promotion, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he won every championship available in the promotion.
Throughout his career, Punk has consistently used the gimmick of being straight edge, a lifestyle he follows in real life. Depending on Punk's alignment as a crowd favorite or villain, he emphasizes different aspects of the culture to encourage the desired audience reaction.
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Anniversaries for July 11
- 1767 – John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States and considered to be one of the greatest diplomats in American history, is born.
- 1796 – The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.
- 1804 – Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
- 1921 – Former President William Howard Taft (pictured) is sworn in as 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to ever serve as both President and Chief Justice.
- 1955 – The phrase In God We Trust is added to all US currency.
- 1960 – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published.
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Italian-American cuisine (Italian: cucina italoamericana) is a style of Italian cuisine adapted throughout the United States. Italian-American food has been shaped throughout history by various waves of immigrants and their descendants, called Italian Americans. (Full article...)
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- ... that Tower Optical coin-operated binoculars (pictured) can hold up to 2,000 US quarters and have kept their same distinctive look since first manufactured in 1932?
- ... that Bayne-Fowle House, a National Register of Historic Places registered property located at 811 Prince Street in Alexandra, Virginia, United States, served as a military hospital in 1864?
- ... that Arizona SB1070, the state's new immigration enforcement law, has attracted national attention as the broadest and strictest anti-illegal immigration measure in decades within the United States?
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