This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Fergie Jenkins, a Canadian-born professional baseball player, one of the premier pitchers in the game in the late 1960s and early '70s. A hard-throwing right-hander, he won at least 20...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Moses Malone, an American professional basketball player, who was the dominating center and premier offensive rebounder in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1980s. He...

Biographical details on O.J. Simpson, American collegiate and professional gridiron football player who was a premier running back known for his speed and elusiveness. His trial on murder charges in 1995 was one of the most celebrated...

Overview of the collapse of communism at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s ushered in by Mikhail Gorbachev and his reforms.

Discovered in 1890, the Mountain Iron Mine's first shipment of iron ore occurred in 1892. The mine's production led to the realization that the Mesabi Range possessed the world's largest deposits of iron ore, making Minnesota the...

Robbie Robertson, the "son of a Jewish father and Mohawk mother," has worked with music and film greats such as Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan, Martin Scorsese, and Jodie Foster. Read this brief article to introduce yourself to this "premier...

A fascinating look at one of Canada's premier female metallurgists.

Need to know the leaders of Canada? This list provides the names of the premiers and other leaders of each province and territory of Canada.

This brief biography describes the accomplishments of Leonard Tilley, a politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation. In 1864 he was elected Premier of New Brunswick.

This brief biography highlights the accomplishments of Oliver Mowat. He was the longest serving premier of Ontario, serving for twenty- four years. He was a Father of Confederation and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1897 - 1903.

Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley led the Confederation movement in New Brunswick. After initial resistance, New Brunswickers were persuaded to join Confederation and made Tilley premier. This short summary of his life is one in a series of...

From Newfoundland, F.B.T. Carter was a lawyer and politician who was involved in the Quebec Conference, held the office of Premier, and later became the chief justice of the Newfoundland Supreme Court.

Amor de Cosmos led the pro-Confederation movement in British Columbia and eventually became premier. This short summary of his life is one in a series of biographical sketches of important Canadian historical figures for students aged 9-13.

One of the Fathers of Confederation, Sir George-Etienne Cartier worked tirelessly to promote political stability through Confederation. He served as co-premier of Canada with Sir John A. MacDonald. Using his skills as a lawyer, he played...

An enlightening but brief site that covers the major accomplishment of Oliver Mowat including his achievements as premier of Ontario.

An enlightening site that profiles Robson's contributions to British Columbia both as premier and prior to Confederation.

Brief biographical information on Edward Palmer who was involved in politics in Prince Edward Island and was premier in 1859. He was a strong opponent of Confederation.

Biographical reference source for George Coles who served three terms as the premier of Prince Edward Island between 1851-1868.

(1833-1912) Canadian statesman, privy council and queen's council member, and Premier of Ontario, Canada.

(1804-1858) Canadian statesman and Deputy Premier.

(1841-1919), a distinguished Canadian statesman and orator, Premier of the Dominion from 1896 to 1911. He was the firs French-Canadian to head the national Cabinet, and his administration of fifteen years was a period of progress for...

An portrait of Alexander T. Brown the inventor of the Smith Premier typewriter.

Information about the history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Two letters showing the Soviet position towards Israel, after Israel attacked Egypt and Israel's reply to the Soviet's threats.