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An A-Z of Modern America
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An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history and civilization. The book includes entries on:
key people from presidents to Babe Ruth
American life, customs, clothing and education
legal, religious and governmental practices
multiculturalism, minorities and civil rights
An A-Z of Modern America offers accessible and lively definitions of over 3, 000 separate items. The book is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and cultural connections while the appendices contain essential extra information on American institutions, structures and traditions.
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Appendix 1: States
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Appendix 2: Presidents
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Appendix 3: Professional teams
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Appendix 4: Education levels
Adapted from The United States System of Education. (Washington, DC: United States Information Agency, 1984)
Appendix 5: Grading systems
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Appendix 6: Bowl games
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Appendix 7: Military ranks and ensignia
US Army and Air Force
Commissioned Officers:
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Warrant Officers:
Grade Five
Grade Four
Grade Three
Grade Two
Grade One
Grade Four
Grade Three
Grade Two
Grade One
Noncommissioned Officers:
Sergeant Major of the Army/Air Force
Command Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Sergeant First Class
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Command Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Sergeant First Class
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Other enlisted personnel:
Private First Class
Private
Private
US Marine Corps
Commissioned Officers:
General of the Marine Corps
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier General
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier General
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Noncommissioned Officers:
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Sergeant Major
Master Gunnery Sergeant
First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Private First Class
Private
Sergeant Major
Master Gunnery Sergeant
First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Private First Class
Private
US Navy
Commissioned Officers:
Fleet Admiral (this title used only during wartime)
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral (upper half)
Rear Admiral (lower half)
Captain
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Ensign
Warrant Officer – W-4
Warrant Officer – W-3
Warrant Officer – W-2
Warrant Officer – W-l
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral (upper half)
Rear Admiral (lower half)
Captain
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Ensign
Warrant Officer – W-4
Warrant Officer – W-3
Warrant Officer – W-2
Warrant Officer – W-l
Enlisted personnel:
Petty Officer
Appendix 8: Baseball diamond
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Appendix 9: Football field
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| A.D. | Anno Domini (the year that Jesus Christ was born, marking the beginning of the common era) |
| a.m. | after 12:00 midnight and before 12:00 noon |
| B.C. | Before (the birth of) Christ; meaning before the common era |
| c. | circa, around the date of; used when the precise date or year is not known |
| e.g. | “for example” |
| ha. | hectare |
| i.e. | “that is to say; in other words” |
| km | kilometer |
| lb | pound |
| mi. | mile |
| p.m. | after 12:00 noon and before 12:00 midnight |
| sq. | square |
| St. | Saint |
| TV | television |
| v. | versus; used in legal court cases to indicate the two parties. The name before the “v.” is the party introducing or appealing the lawsuit |
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- A–Z of Modern America
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Nickname Abbreviations
- How to Use This Dictionary – Sample Page
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
- Appendixes
- Appendix 1: States
- Appendix 2: Presidents
- Appendix 3: Professional Teams
- Appendix 4: Education Levels
- Appendix 5: Grading Systems
- Appendix 6: Bowl Games
- Appendix 7: Military Ranks and Ensignia
- Appendix 8: Baseball Diamond
- Appendix 9: Football Field