Geoff Millard, Spent nine years in the National Guard and served thirteen months in Iraq at the rank of sergeant. He heads the Washington, D.C. chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War.

Mostly girls in pioneer dresses, were swept into state custody from a polygamist sect in what authorities described as the largest child-welfare operation in Texas history. Several members from the Polygamist ranch in Texas were interviewed.

On Jan. 15, the pilot Chesley B. Sullenberger , known as Sully, safely guided all 155 passengers and crew aboard US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in the city's frigid Hudson River. Capt. Sully did a masterful job of landing the plane in the Hudson river and then making sure that everybody got out. He's a true hero.

This board will keep you updated with President Barack Obama's weekly addresses to the nation as well as the transition. At Change.gov you can even write Barack and share your view of what needs to be done!

How will the extraordinary mass protest against the Iranian Presidential announced election outcome end? Protests following the 2009 Iranian presidential election against alleged electoral fraud and in support of opposition candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi are as of 21 June 2009 underway in Tehran and other major cities in Iran and around the world.

Philip K. Dick's preeminence among science fiction writers has been acknowledged in many ways. He has perhaps been written about more than any other science fiction writer. Very imaginative and certainly innovative. Since his death in 1982 Philip K. Dick's critical reputation has continued to grow.

We're you born on April 8? Find out what historical events have happened on your birthday today! April 8 Birthdays of note: Patricia Arquette 1968, Julian Lennon 1963, Kofi Annan 1938, Betty Ford 1918, Mary Pickford 1892. Gautama Siddhattha Buddha was born around 400 BC and brought Buddhism to the world, he was known to have reached Nirvana.

Eleanor Roosevelt was recognized throughout the world for her fortitude and commitment to the ideals of liberty and human rights. Her humanitarian efforts on behalf of children, the oppressed and the poor earned her the love of millions throughout the world. She was, as President Truman said, "First Lady of the World."

Here are some clips of fascinating autobiographies by historical and interesting people.

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Andy Rooney (1919 to 2011) Was the cranky but loveable CBS news commentator who always had something on his mind. His prickly wit and homespun wisdom kept us thinking. His weekly segment on 60 minutes called A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney was a refreshing moment for us all to reflect, think deeper and laugh at ourselves and our world. RIP Andy.

We're you born on March 11? Find out what historical events have happened on your birthday past present and today! Did you know that on this day in 2007 Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation and NBC Universal announced a high-stakes Internet venture that resulted in Hulu.com ?

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Some of the most enduring quotes in history have come from Presidental inauguration speeches, where great men tend to outline their vision. Listen to the most famous and moving inaugural speech clips here...

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