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An introduction to sealing a criminal record in Canada including the process for seeking a pardon as well as the benefits and limitations of obtaining a pardon.

Charlie Winters was among only two people ever pardoned posthumously by a United States President. His crime was to aid in Israel's War for Independence in 1948.

Leslie Owen Collier, the Missouri farmer who poisoned three endangered bald eagles in 1995, is now free of Federal charges after being pardoned by President Bush.

Each November since 1989, two turkeys have been granted presidential pardons. This pardon, with a somewhat mysterious history, keeps two turkeys off the chopping block.

The "priesthood of all believers" is the bedrock of Protestant faith and practice. What role, then, does absolution play in Protestant life?

Thanksgiving is a time to show our gratitude for the blessings in our lives. And each year, there are two lucky turkeys that also have a lot to be thankful for.

The text of Lincoln's December 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty & Reconstruction represents a detailed plan of Presidential Reconstruction to swiftly readmit Southern states.

American troops fighting in the Pacific Rim during World War II enjoyed radio broadcasts by popular personalities such as Orphan Ann and Tokyo Rose from Japan.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is missing dozens of historical documents and items, and no one knows where they are or how they disappeared.

The President of the United States is considered to be the most powerful individual in the world. The principal source of this power is Article II of the US Constitution.

Two very different albums from one completely engaging young artist. We can’t wait to see what Sarah Brendel will do next.

On March 5th, 1945 Georgia's "Old Sparky" electric chair claimed Lena Baker, the only woman ever put to death by the Peach State.

Wolf Parade's At Mount Zoomer marks a quiet change in the band's style. With prominent new influences from side projects, the CD makes a smaller splash than their debut.

This article deals the problems of legal entry into the United States for Canadians who have criminal records including the differences between pardons and waivers.

Billy the Kid's role in the Lincoln County War earned him a place in American folklore and a fair amount of controversy still surrounds his death.

The 38th President of the United States passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, making him the longest-living former president to date.

Dr.Samuel Mudd of Maryland, was accused of setting the broken leg of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, of the famous acting dynasty...thus contributing to treason.

The 2009 Monday Night Football season will be different than the previous three, and it is for the better.

In a Jimmy Carter-like move, ex-President Bill Clinton takes charge in North Korea.

Asking for directions is one of many basic ESL teaching strategies designed to help your ESL students feel confident to ask questions in a variety of real-life settings.

Survive and thrive in a French immersion classroom environment with useful French questions and statements.

Each September, the Walloons of Belgium celebrate regional pride and traditions through the grand 'Fêtes de Wallonie.'

One of the most notorious criminals in English history was convicted of murdering his wife in 1910; new evidence implies an innocent man was hanged.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il during an unannounced visit resulting in the pardon of two U.S. reporters.

Only ten years after the Declaration, many of the patriots who fought for independence from Great Britain had become resolute defenders of their own authority and power.

Robin Hood is the most famous outlaw of the medieval period. Although he may have been fictional, there are other characters who did live real and lawless lives.

In 1874, Alferd Packer, a gold prospector from Utah, walked out of the Colorado Rocky Mountains with a terrifying tale of starvation, madness, and cannibalism.

America's two most powerful legislators have both endorsed a formal inquiry into the controversial 'war on terror' policies of the Bush administration.

The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.

Surratt was executed for her alleged part in a conspiracy to assassinate The Great Emancipator. Some believe her spirit is earthbound because she was innocent.

Otello, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Otello plot summary, Otello character list, and other Otello opera information.

Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch attacked English castle and rescued notorious Scottish Reiver, Kinmont Willie Armstrong, when peace existed between England and Scotland.

Carved onto the walls of the Temple of Karnak is a detailed account of the Pharaoh Tuthmoses III's imperial conquest in Asia.

Forgiveness is important for healing. Bible verses on forgiveness show it is also a sign of real love. Not surprisingly, Scripture has much to say on forgiveness.

Go green by making a safe antibacterial cleaner. Homemade, organic cleansers are effective, healthy, and good for the environment.

An explanation of what forgiveness is and the high cost of witholding it.

When the Nation's only unelected President died in 2006, few felt it would effect the elections of 2008. None the less Obama-Ford & McCain-Ford comparisons are surfacing.

President Barak Obama is not the first person whose receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize has brought protests.

Winning the presidency during the bicentennial year, Jimmy Carter introduced new directions in foreign policy that would ultimately contribute to his political demise.

High voter turnout percentages in U.S. presidential elections since 1960 reflect deep concerns over domestic and foreign policy issues affecting peace and prosperity.

U.S. holidays and observations in November 2009 include Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and some unusual celebrations like National Cashew Day.

Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."

Anna Bolena an opera by Gaetano Donizetti opera about Anne Boleyn, Henry the 8th, and Jane Seymore.Anna Anna Bolena opera plot, cast of characters, and Anna Bolena info.

When foreclosure seems imminent, homeowners can take steps to avoid this process by taking advantage of a less abrasive process called a "deed in lieu of foreclosure."

Ever read Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment"? If not, grab this literary classic now, then visit the Dostoyevsky Memorial Flat and Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.

The Coen brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Universal Pictures, 2000) follows the path of Ulysses Everett McGill, played by George Clooney.

Fort Jefferson's history includes having been an outpost, prison, and fueling station. Today it is a quiet sanctuary for wildlife and intrepid visitors.

The World on the Moon (Il Mondo della Luna) an Italian opera buffa by Haydn: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Joseph Haydn opera information.

John Wesley Hardin killed his first man at the age of 15 and is reputed to have killed nearly 40 during his lifetime.