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The word branch is a noun. Branch means (1) any projection that is thought to resemble an arm, (2) an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization, (3) a stream or river connected to a larger one, (4) a natural consequence of development, (5) a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant, (6) a part of a forked or branching shape.
Branch is also a verb that means (1) divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork, (2) grow and send out branches or branch-like structures.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word branch.
- The Game of Golf
Golf has come a long way since its roots in 15th century Scotland, where it was played with a bent tree branch and a small leather bag filled with feathers.
https://www.Golf-Balls.org/golf.htm
- Farm Credit Administration
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government. It is responsible for the regulation and examination of the banks, associations, and related entities that collectively comprise what is known as the Farm Credit System (System), including the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac).
https://www.fca.gov/
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
This is the website for the branch of government that is committed to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their environments. Users can find information about fishing, hunting, endangered species, conservation and much more.
https://www.fws.gov/
- Internal Revenue Service
This is the official website of the IRS, a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department. The roots of the IRS go back to the Civil War when President Lincoln enacted an income tax to help pay for the war. It was repealed and enacted again in 1913 with the 16th Amendment. On the website, users can download tax forms, track refunds, and find specific information about tax laws and regulations.
https://www.irs.gov/
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The NHLBI, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, provides information for patients and the public, health professionals, and researchers. Also information on funding and grants, NHLBI research programs, clinical trials, networks and outreach, and news and events. There are educational tutorials, recipes for healthy eating, health assessment tools, and much more.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The NHTSA, a branch of the Dept. of Transportation, has as its mission to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes. They do this by spearheading research into road and vehicle safety, setting a national road safety agenda, and acting as a catalyst for addressing highway safety issues. The website contains information about NHTSA, laws, safety, and more.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/
- Nikon USA
Nikon USA is the American branch of the Nikon Company of Japan that was founded in 1946. The website lists all of its camera, binocular, microscopes and other instruments in full detail, and where to buy them. They also offer courses that users can sign up for on the website and take a various locations. At the Nikon Mall, users can find camera accessories, reconditioned cameras, and more.
https://www.nikonusa.com/
- Smithsonian Institution Libraries
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries, founded in 1846, is a system of 20 branch libraries and central support services that includes a Book Conservation Laboratory and an Imaging Center. The website lists the collection strengths and has several ways to access the collection online. There are also featured sites and information about events and programs.
https://www.sil.si.edu/
- USCG: United States Coast Guard
This is the official website for the U.S. Coast Guard, which was founded in 1790 and in 2003 became a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The USCG is responsible for enforcing maritime law and for search and rescue on the seas. It protects the U.S. from threats to our shores. On the website, users can find out more about the mission and activities of the USCG, as well as how to join.
https://www.uscg.mil/
- USPS: United States Postal Service
USPS is an independent establishment of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. It runs like a business. USPS delivers 213 billion pieces of mail each year to more 300 million people in 146 million homes and PO boxes. On the website, users can track and confirm mail, look up a ZIP code, calculate postage, locate a post office, find a postal store, and more. Also on the website is a history.
https://www.usps.com/
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