The Encyclopedia of Ohio History http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org Copyright 2006 The Ohio Historical Society In 1863, the United States government implemented the Conscription Act, which was also known as the Enrollment Act. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3310 07/02/2008 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. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3309 06/12/2008 Numerous Ohioans are descended from both French and English Canadian ancestors. Today, Canadian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3308 06/11/2008 Numerous Ohioans are descended from Byelorussian ancestors. Today, Byelorussian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3307 06/11/2008 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. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3306 06/11/2008 Cercle des Conferences Francaises, translated as Circle of French Lectures, is a social organization for French immigrants in Cleveland, Ohio. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3305 06/11/2008 Numerous Ohioans are descended from Chinese ancestors. Today, Chinese Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3304 06/11/2008 Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Woodland School was founded in the mid 1920s to preserve the Greek language and customs among Greek immigrants. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3303 06/11/2008 William (Bill) Karnet Willis was the first African American to play in the All-America Football Conference. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3302 06/11/2008 The Voice of China was a pro-China newsletter published in Cleveland, Ohio, during the late 1930s. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3301 06/11/2008 The United Ukrainian Organizations is a group that helps coordinate the activities of all Ukrainian societies in Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding communities. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3300 06/11/2008 Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the Union & League of Romanian Societies is the largest Romanian mutual-benefit society in the United States of America and Canada. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3299 06/11/2008 Numerous Ohioans are descended from Ukrainian ancestors. Today, Ukrainian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3298 06/11/2008 The Ukrainian National Association was one of the first Ukrainian mutual-benefit societies in Ohio. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3297 06/11/2008 The Ukrainian National Aid Association of America was one of the first Ukrainian mutual-benefit societies in Ohio. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3296 06/11/2008