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Enrollment Act

In 1863, the United States government implemented the Conscription Act, which was also known as the Enrollment Act. . . .

This entry was added on 07/02/2008.

Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie, dominating the market with modern, fashion-inspired collections, celebrated supermodels, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, and world-famous runway shows. . . .

This entry was added on 06/12/2008.

Canadian Ohioans

Numerous Ohioans are descended from both French and English Canadian ancestors. Today, Canadian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Byelorussian Ohioans

Numerous Ohioans are descended from Byelorussian ancestors. Today, Byelorussian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Carpatina Society

The Carpatina Society is the first Romanian mutual-benefit society in Cleveland, Ohio. It also is the first such society in the United States of America. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Cercle des Conferences Francaises

Cercle des Conferences Francaises, translated as Circle of French Lectures, is a social organization for French immigrants in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Chinese Ohioans

Numerous Ohioans are descended from Chinese ancestors. Today, Chinese Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Woodland School

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Woodland School was founded in the mid 1920s to preserve the Greek language and customs among Greek immigrants. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

William K. Willis - Bill Willis

William (Bill) Karnet Willis was the first African American to play in the All-America Football Conference. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

Voice of China

The Voice of China was a pro-China newsletter published in Cleveland, Ohio, during the late 1930s. . . .

This entry was added on 06/11/2008.

July 6, 2008

1909 - The Columbus Board of Education established Indianola Junior High School, the first junior high school in the United States

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