Where Elvis lives

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Singer Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion continues to draw crowds who pay their respects to their idol who died on Aug 16, 1977. The estate represents his legacy, not only to his daughter, but also to his followers who saw him through his career.

Author: Elliott, Lawrence
Appreciation, Biography, Rock singers, Presley, Elvis, Graceland Mansion

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Three days that shook the world

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The unsuccessful Aug 1991 Soviet coup attempt is recounted. The activities of Sergei Yevdokimov, Emma Burk, Yuri Ivanov and Ilya Krichevsky, four Russians who helped defend the Russian Parliament building, are detailed.

Author: Elliott, Lawrence, Satter, David
Political activity, Political aspects, Russia, National liberation movements, Coups d'etat, Soviet Union, Yevdokimov, Sergei, Burk, Emma, Ivanov, Yuri, Krichevsky, Ilya

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Fateful crossing

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A description is presented of the events which followed the rail accident in which a passenger train collided with a truck. The effect of the accident on the lives of some of the passengers is discussed.

Author: Elliott, Lawrence
Accidents, High speed trains

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