Has any vice president ever resigned? On October 10, 1973, while Spiro T. Agnew appeared in federal court in Baltimore, his letter of resignation was delivered to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Agnew was only the second vice president to resign the office (John C. Ford as the first vice president to be selected under […]
What defines Southeast Asian arts and culture Why?
What defines Southeast Asian arts and culture Why? Aesthetic traditions and cultural values vary across Southeast Asia. Some arts reflect influences from Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, while the indigenous societies of the region have their own diverse traditions, which have interacted with each other and been influenced by the great civilisations of India and China. […]
What season is Diwali in?
What season is Diwali in? Diwali is always in October or November. This year it’s starting on Thursday, November 12th and goes for five days. The main celebrations happen on the darkest night of the festival — this year that’s on Saturday, November 14th. Is Diwali a winter festival? It is one the festivals which […]
Was California part of the Union during the Civil War?
Was California part of the Union during the Civil War? After much heated national debate, California became the 31st state, entering the union as a free state under the Compromise of 1850. Because of these ambiguities, California quickly became a part of the national slavery battle. Why was California important to the union cause? Fact […]