Early in the 20th century, a writer prepared a collection of Paul Bunyan stories.

VOA: special.2009.01.24

In the 20th century, life expectancy in wealthy nations increased by as much as 30 years.

VOA: standard.2010.04.08

"Today,we've taken another step forward by - in leaving behind the legacy of the 20th century while building a more secure future for our children."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

Norman Rockwell is one of the best-known American artists of the 20th century.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

Historians call the killings the first genocide of the 20th century.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

There were three influenza pandemics in the 20th century.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

Clinton said the United States and its European partners should look at the example of the generations that brought them through the 20th century to combat violent extremism, nuclear proliferation and climate change.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

In this sense, he says the pattern appears to be similar to that,which occurred during the three 20th century pandemics.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

"We are done." Before he signed the bill, Mr.Obama paid tribute to all who fought for health reform since the early 20th century.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

"In terms of their development, they have remained in the 20th and even the 19th century."

VOA: standard.2010.02.03

But it wasn't always so. The rise of the soybean in America is a 20th-century phenomenon.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

After the war, the town fell into disrepair but was rebuilt by billionaire John D.Rockefeller in the early 20th century, to preserve the atmosphere and ideals of 18th century America.

VOA: standard.2010.07.03