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Abrams
Abrams may refer to: __NOTOC__ People * Abrams (surname), a list of notable people with the surname Places United States * Abrams, Wisconsin, a town * Abrams (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Abrams Mountain, Colorado * Abrams Creek (Tennessee) * Abrams Creek (Virginia) * Abrams Run, West Virginia, a stream Elsewhere * Mount Abrams, Graham Land, Antarctica Other uses * M1 Abrams, the main battle tank of the United States Army * ''Abrams v. United States'', 250 U.S. 616 (1919), a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding free speech during times of war * Abrams Air Craft Corporation, an American aircraft manufacturer * Abrams Books, U.S. publishing house * ''Abrams Discoveries'', a non-fiction book series published by Harry N. Abrams * The Abrams, a Canadian country music band See also * Abrams Planetarium, the planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University * Abram (other) * Abramson (surname) * Abrahams (surname) Abrahams is a surname. Notabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M1 Abrams
The M1 Abrams is a List of main battle tanks by generation, third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern Armoured warfare, armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 tonne, metric tons), it introduced several modern technologies to US armored forces, including a multifuel gas turbine, turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham armour, Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and Weapon of mass destruction, NBC protection for crew safety. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a licensed-produced 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 gun, while later variants feature a licensed Rheinmetall Rh-120, Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44. The M1 Abrams was developed from the failure of the MBT-70 project to replace the obsolescent M60 tank. There are three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Abrams may refer to: * Abrams (surname), a list of notable people with the surname * '' Abrams v. United States'', 250 U.S. 616 (1919), U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding free speech during times of war * M1 Abrams, main battle tank * Abrams, Wisconsin, U.S. town * Abrams (community), Wisconsin, US unincorporated community * Abrams Air Craft Corporation, aircraft manufacturer in the United States * Abrams Books, U.S. publishing house * ''Abrams Discoveries'', a non-fiction book series published by Harry N. Abrams See also * Abram (other) * Abramson (surname) * Abrahams (surname) Abrahams is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Abraham Abrahams (1813–1892), South Australian businessman and art connoisseur * Annie Abrahams (born 1954), Dutch artist *Arthur Abrahams (born 1955), Australian race car driver * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abram (other)
Abram is the Biblical patriarch. Abram may also refer to: * Abram (name) (includes variant forms and other people with this name) * Abram, Lodz Voivodeship, a village in Poland * Abram, Bihor, a commune in west Romania * Abram, Greater Manchester, a village in England, UK * Abram (ward), an electoral ward in Wigan, England, UK * M1 Abrams a battle tank See also *Abraham (other) Abraham is a patriarch in the Biblical Book of Genesis and the Quran. Abraham most commonly also refers to: * Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President. Abraham may also refer to: People * Abraham (given name), persons with the given name Abraham * Abraha ... * Avram (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams Planetarium
Abrams Planetarium is the planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, Michigan, United States. History The Abrams Planetarium opened in 1963, and has had an estimated one million visitors since then. As a branch of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at MSU, the Abrams Planetarium is dedicated to teaching astronomy to the public. The planetarium is named after Talbert "Ted" Abrams and his wife Leota. Ted was a pioneer in aerial photography and Leota made donations to the university. The building was designed by Ralph Calder Associates from Detroit. It has been renovated numerous times both inside and out; the most recent change is the addition of windows in 1995. Talbert Abrams Talbert Abrams was born on August 17, 1896, in Tekonsha, Michigan. During his youth, Abrams had aviation related jobs in Michigan, Ohio, and New York. While in New York, he attended Curtiss Aviation School and graduated in 1916. He received his Federation Aeronautique Internationale Pilot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Abrams
The Abrams (formerly The Abrams Brothers) are a Canadian country band composed of fourth-generation musicians John Abrams and James Abrams. They have performed with acts such as John Hammond, Feist, Dean Brody, The Dixie Chicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Luke Combs. Biography The Abrams have been performing together since John was 11 and James was 9. In 2005, the group was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. In 2006, they received the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin. The Abrams Brothers at age 12 and 15, were the youngest Canadian duo to play the esteemed Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Abrams released a Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie tribute album entitled ''Blue On Brown'' in 2009. Arlo Guthrie responded to the record by saying the band was "way too young to be playing that good. I know I will be hearing from The Abrams Brothers for a long time to come." The band released their first album of original material ''Northern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Découvertes Gallimard
(, ; in United Kingdom: ''New Horizons'', in United States: ''Abrams Discoveries'') is an Collection (publishing), editorial collection of Book illustration, illustrated monographic books published by the Éditions Gallimard in Pocket edition, pocket format. The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. Created in the style of ''livre d'art'', the collection is based on an abundant pictorial documentation and a way of bringing together visual documents and texts, enhanced by printing on coated paper, as commented in ''L'Express'', "genuine monographs, published like art books". Its creator—Pierre Marchand (editor), Pierre Marchand the "wiktionary:iconophile, iconophile", as remarked by the German graphic designer Raymond Stoffel—was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the collection, which was an immediate success both in France and internationally. The first title (English edition: ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams Books
Abrams, formerly Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (HNA), is an American publisher of art and illustrated books, children's books, and stationery. The enterprise is a subsidiary of the French publisher La Martinière Groupe. Run by President and CEO Michael Jacobs, Abrams publishes and distributes approximately 250 titles annually and has more than 3,000 titles in print. Abrams also distributes publications for the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate, Vendome Press (in North America), Booth Clibborn Editions, SelfMadeHero, MoMA Children's Books, and 5 Continents. History Founded by Harry N. Abrams in 1949, Abrams was the first company in the United States to specialize in the creation and distribution of art books.Harry N. Abrams interview 1972 March 14, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams Air Craft
The Abrams Air Craft Corporation was an aircraft manufacturer established in Lansing, Michigan, USA, in 1937 as an offshoot of Talbert Abrams' Aerial Survey Corporation. Abrams had founded an airline ( ABC Airline) in 1929 This year marked the end of a period known in American history as the Roaring Twenties after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 ushered in a worldwide Great Depression. In the Americas, an agreement was brokered to end the Cristero War, a Catholic ... but found himself increasingly interested in aerial photography. The new company was created for the purpose of designing and producing a dedicated survey aircraft. The result was the P-1 Explorer, designed by Abrams with assistance from Kenneth Ronan of Ronan & Kunzl. World War II interrupted further work. References Defunct aircraft manufacturers of the United States 1937 establishments in Michigan Defunct manufacturing companies based in Lansing, Michigan {{aero-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams (surname)
Abrams is a surname related to Abrahams, Abram, Abrahm and Abraham. It developed independently in the Jewish diaspora, England, Germany and the Netherlands. The name and its variants have been found in England since the medieval era in the Domesday Book and Hundred Rolls. , it is most commonly found in the United States. Notable people with the surname include: * A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player * Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician * Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer * Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor * Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player * Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer * Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer * CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player * Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer * Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host * Delrick Abrams (born 1997), American football player * Elliott Ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams, Wisconsin
Abrams is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,960 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated place of Abrams is located in the town. History Abrams was named after W. J. Abrams, Wisconsin legislator and former Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which (99.71%) is land, and of which (0.29%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2020, there were 1,960 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. Notable people * C. J. Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town * Johnny Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town * Arthur J. Whitcomb Arthur J. Whitcom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Abrams
Mount Abrams () is a mountain east of Mount Brice, in the Behrendt Mountains. It was discovered and photographed from the air by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE) of 1947–48 under Finn Ronne. It was named by Ronne for Talbert Abrams Talbert "Ted" Abrams (August 17, 1895, Tekonsha, Michigan – August 25, 1990) was an American photographer and aviator known as the "father of aerial photography". Early years Born in Tekonsha, Michigan, Abrams learned to fly at the Curt ..., a noted photogrammetric engineer and instrument manufacturer, who was a supporter of RARE. Mountains of Graham Land Landforms of the Biscoe Islands {{Biscoes-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrams Run
Abrams Run is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Abrams Run has the name of Abram Bennett, a pioneer who settled there. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: *Abram's Run Course Abrams Run rises west of Haytack Knob, in Lewis County, West Virginia and then flows generally northeast to join the West Fork River at Emmart. Watershed Abrams Run drains of area, receives about 49.3 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 284.52, and is about 78% forested. See also *List of rivers of West Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of West Virginia. List of West Virginia rivers includes streams formally designated as rivers. There are also smaller streams (i.e., branches, creeks, drains, forks, licks, runs, etc.) in the state. Ex ... References Rivers of Lewis County, West Virginia Rivers of West Virginia {{WestVirginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
