Chromium forms many colorful compounds that have industrial uses. Lead chromate (PbCrO4), also known as chrome yellow, has been used as a yellow pigment in paints. Chromic oxide (Cr2O3), also known as chrome green, is the ninth most abundant compound in the earth's crust and is a widely used green pigment. Rubies and emeralds also owe their colors to chromium compounds.
The debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln have been described as the most famous war of words in history.. The two men, the Democratic Little Giant and the Republican Tall Giant, met for a series of debates throughout Illinois.
That Abraham Lincoln [February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865] was a  distinguished lawyer who made case history is one reason why  he's famous. That he was one of the 'Long Nine' â¦who saw to  it that Springfield became the capital city of the state of  Illinois is a second reason. That he became our 16th U.S.  President elect and re-elect is a third reason.