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Converse
Converse may refer to: Mathematics and logic * Converse (logic), the result of reversing the two parts of a definite or implicational statement ** Converse implication, the converse of a material implication ** Converse nonimplication, a logical connective which is the negation of the converse implication * Converse (semantics), pairs of words that refer to a relationship from opposite points of view * Converse accident, a logical fallacy that can occur in a statistical syllogism when an exception to a generalization is wrongly excluded * Converse relation or inverse relation, in mathematics the relation that occurs when switching the order of the elements in a binary relation Places in the United States * Converse, Blackford County, Indiana * Converse, Indiana * Converse, Louisiana * Converse, Missouri * Converse, South Carolina * Converse, Texas * Converse County, Wyoming * Converse Basin, a grove of giant sequoia trees located in the Sequoia National Forest in the Sierra Nevad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse (shoe Company)
Converse () is an American lifestyle brand that markets, distributes, and licenses footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company, it has been acquired by several companies before becoming a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. in 2003. Converse initially produced winterized rubber-soled shoes and boots. During World War II, it shifted manufacturing to make footwear for the military. Initially, it was one of the few producers of athletic shoes and dominated the U.S. market, but lost its position in the 1970s as competitors presented their styles. Converse's portfolio includes products under the Chuck Taylor All-Star, Cons, Jack Purcell, One Star, and Star Chevron trademarks. It frequently collaborates on special-edition product releases with other brands such as John Varvatos. As of 2019, Converse sold products through 109 company-owned retail stores in the United States and 63 stores in international markets. The growth of Converse as a casual fash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converses
Chuck Taylor All-Stars or Converse All Stars (also referred to as "Converse", "Chuck Taylors", "Chucks", "Cons", "All Stars", and "Chucky Ts") is a model of casual shoe manufactured by Converse (a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. since 2003) that was initially developed as a basketball sneakers in the early 20th century. The design of the Chuck Taylor All Star has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in the early 1920s. The shoe consists of a stitched upper portion, a toe cap that is usually made of white rubber, and an outsole that is usually made of brown or tan rubber. Although Chuck Taylors are made of various materials such as leather or suede, the original and most widely known version of the shoe is made from cotton canvas. The innovative detail of the original shoe was the "loose lining" of soft canvas that was intended to provide flexibility and prevent blisters. The Chuck Taylor II, an updated model, was announced by company management in July 2015. Incorporating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse Basin
Converse Basin Grove is a grove of giant sequoia (''Sequoiadendron giganteum'') trees in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sierra Nevada, in Fresno County, California, 5 miles (8 km) north of General Grant Grove, just outside Kings Canyon National Park. Once home to the second-largest population of giant sequoias in the world, covering acres, the grove was extensively logged by the Sanger Lumber Company at the turn of the 20th century. The clearcutting of 8,000 giant sequoias, many of which were over 2,000 years old, resulted in the destruction of the old-growth forest ecosystem. The Converse Basin Grove has not recovered despite attempts at restoration in the 20th century. The planting of single-species conifer plantations and the practice of fire exclusion has resulted in two high intensity wildfires since the end of the logging era, further degrading the giant sequoia habitat. Despite these challenges, the grove offers opportunities for studying forest r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse College
Converse University is a private university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was established in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg residents and named after textile pioneer Dexter Edgar Converse. It was originally a women's college but now admits men and women to its undergraduate college and its graduate, online, and summer programs. History Converse College opened on October 1, 1890, with a student body of 168 women and 16 faculty members. The college only admitted women students and operated as a "stock company" with the board of directors composed entirely of residents of Spartanburg. Dexter Edgar Converse, a native of Vermont who had settled in Spartanburg before the American Civil War and had become a successful pioneer in the cotton mill industry, served as the head of the first board of directors. On January 2, 1892, fire destroyed the college's main building. The building was enlarged during its reconstruction. In 1896, the college was incorporated in South Carolina and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Converse (DD-509)
USS ''Converse'' (DD-509), a , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for George A. Converse (1844–1909). ''Converse'' was Ship naming and launching, launched 30 August 1942 by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine; sponsored by Miss A. V. Jackson; and ship commissioning, commissioned 20 November 1942. Solomon Islands, May 1943 – March 1944 After training at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay and Pearl Harbor, ''Converse'' arrived at Nouméa 17 May 1943, and through the summer covered convoys carrying men and supplies to New Georgia, then escorted ships moving between Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal. Arriving at Purvis Bay, Port Purvis in the Solomon Islands 16 September 1943, she joined Destroyer Squadron 23 (DesRon 23), with whom she was to win a Presidential Unit Citation (US) for operations in the northern Solomon Islands, Solomons between 31 October 1943 and 4 February 1944. On the first of those dates, ''Converse'' sortied with her s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse, Texas
Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,466. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2017, Converse proposed the annexation of 12 mi2 of territory near Randolph Air Force Base in northeastern Bexar County. Several large commercial areas are included in the annexation. The additional land would be taken in a series of phased expansions until 2033. Once completed, the area of Converse would triple in size. Municipal services would become available to an often neglected part of the county. The San Antonio City Council has unanimously approved the annexation; now the measure goes before the Converse City Council and the county commissioners. History Converse is on Farm Road 1976 thirteen miles northeast of downtown San Antonio in northeastern Bexar County. It was named for the chief engineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad, a Major Converse, who in 187 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse County, Wyoming
Converse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 13,751. Its county seat is Douglas. History Converse County was created in 1888 by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory, of area annexed from Albany and Laramie counties. Converse County was named for A.R. Converse, a banker and rancher from Cheyenne, Wyoming, who was co-owner with Francis E. Warren in a large ranch in the eastern part of Converse County. A portion of Converse County territory was annexed for the formation of Niobrara County in 1911. Converse County was slightly enlarged with territory from Albany County in 1955 after a special election. An elected commission governs each Wyoming county. Commissioner David R. Edwards resigned in January 2012 after three years of service because of health problems. He was a Republican who had served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008. Geography According to the US Census Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse, Blackford County, Indiana
Converse is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Blackford County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Although not much of the community remains, the U.S. Geological Survey considers it a populated place. The community existed as a "flag" station along a railroad, and is named after railroad executive Joel N. Converse. Like many communities in Blackford County, this village declined after the end of the Indiana Gas Boom, which ended in the early 20th century. History In 1837, Edward Crumley moved to the southeast corner of the Blackford County, and began a farm with his family. The area in this corner of the county would eventually be named Jackson Township. Crumley's farm was located at a crossroads, and the area became known as Crumley's Crossing. The crossroads area grew into a small community with several cabins, a blacksmith shop, and a sawmill.''A History of Blackford County....,'' p. 129. The Union and Logansport Railroad Company reached Blackford County in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse (surname)
Converse is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Amasa Converse (1795-1872), American Presbyterian minister and newspaper editor * Charles Crozat Converse (1832-1918), American Attorney and composer * Connie Converse (born 1924), American singer-songwriter * Florence Converse (1871–1967), American author * Frank Converse (born 1938), American actor * Frederick Converse (1871–1940), American composer of classical music * George A. Converse (1844–1909), United States Navy rear admiral * George L. Converse (1827–1897), American politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1879 to 1881 * Harriet Maxwell Converse (1836–1903), American author and folklorist * Julius Converse (1798–1885), American politician, Governor of Vermont from 1872 to 1874 * Larry Converse, American politician, Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2014 to 2016 * Marquis Mills Converse (1861–1931), American founder of the Converse Rubber Shoe Company * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse, Indiana
Converse is a town in Richland Township, Grant County and Jackson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,265 at the 2010 census. History Converse was originally called Xenia, and under the latter name was laid out in 1849. J. N. Converse platted an addition in 1867. The Converse Depot and Converse-Jackson Township Public Library are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Converse is located at (40.579654, -85.869022). According to the 2010 census, Converse has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,265 people, 489 households, and 337 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 553 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converse, Louisiana
Converse is a village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 440 at the 2010 census. Geography Converse is located at (31.780369, -93.698620). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 379 people, 125 households, and 84 families residing in the village. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 400 people, 166 households, and 111 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 202 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 79.50% White, 8.75% African American, 7.75% Native American, and 4.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.00% of the population. There were 166 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Converse (DD-291)
USS ''Converse'' (DD-291) was a built for the United States Navy during World War I. Description The ''Clemson'' class was a repeat of the preceding although more fuel capacity was added.Gardiner & Gray, p. 125 The ships displaced at standard load and at deep load. They had an overall length of , a beam of and a draught of . They had a crew of 6 officers and 108 enlisted men. Performance differed radically between the ships of the class, often due to poor workmanship. The ''Clemson'' class was powered by two steam turbines, each driving one propeller shaft, using steam provided by four water-tube boilers. The turbines were designed to produce a total of intended to reach a speed of . The ships carried a maximum of of fuel oil which was intended gave them a range of at . The ships were armed with four 4-inch (102 mm) guns in single mounts and were fitted with two 1-pounder guns for anti-aircraft defense. In many ships a shortage of 1-pounders caused them to be r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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