George Washington was the first president to place his hand on a Christian Bible when taking the oath of office.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

She made each hand as an example to students while she was teaching a class on drawing using free-motion embroidery.

VOA: special.2009.11.04

On average,students using swear words were able to keep their hand in the water for about two minutes.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

On the other hand,she says, having to go elsewhere for activities is not necessarily a bad thing.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

With hand tools, he and Rufus Robinson threw dirt on the fire and dug a line to contain it so the flames would not spread.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

It was true. The hand on her face had been her link to life.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

"If we put a bureaucratic hand on this, we will stifle the capacity for modern technology to give us a better shot at the students learning the material."

VOA: special.2011.06.09

President Tyler stood up. "Give me your hand on that," he said, "and I will say to you that Henry Clay is a doomed man from this hour."

VOA: special.2009.02.05

On the other hand, if you choose not to be very motivated, not to be very responsible, not to be prepared to work very hard, you probably won't get a good education."

VOA: special.2009.12.03

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit, and the silencing of dissent,know that you are on the wrong side of history -- but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2010.09.25

Interim President Roberto Micheletti called on Brazil to hand over Mr.Zelaya to face trial on 18 charges, including treason.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

He says having relief supplies on hand will help alleviate some of the suffering experienced by people forced to flee their homes.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

We are trying to create jobs so everybody can make their own living as opposed to depending on the government for a hand-out."

VOA: standard.2009.09.13