Halleck
Americannoun
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Fitz-Green 1790–1867, U.S. poet.
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Henry Wager 1815–72, Union general in the U.S. Civil War and writer on military subjects.
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Evan Halleck says pursuing this project is “the most creatively alive” he’s felt since moving to L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
So Charles Halleck at that point became the Minority Leader.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023
“I think style is a much bigger component of this particular wave of houseplant enthusiasm,” said Leslie F. Halleck, a professional horticulturist and consultant.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2022
Jason Momoa does justice to swordmaster Duncan Idaho, one of the book's most popular characters alongside Gurney Halleck, well-played by Josh Brolin.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2021
Halleck issued an order: If the assassins are caught, put them in double irons and take them to the commander of the Washington Navy Yard, who will confine them to a monitor warship anchored there.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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