Did Pocahontas Have Any Children?
Pocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
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Only One US President Was Successfully Elected In Non-Consecutive Terms
Should Trump win in 2024 and subsequently be inaugurated in 2025, he would be the second person to serve non-consecutive terms in office. Here's the first.
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Has Anyone With A Criminal Record Ever Been Elected President Of The US?
You might assume that someone with a criminal record would be disqualified from running for president. However, a convicted criminal can still run.
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Black Panther: The Real-Life Inspirations For Wakanda
Wakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Refused To Participate In A Thanksgiving Tradition
Thomas Jefferson wasn't opposed to Thanksgiving for the food, the politics, or the history lesson the event portrayed. Here's the real reason.
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Questionable Things About Barack Obama's Presidency
Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.
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The Most Famous Manhunts In American History
For centuries, searches for criminals were run by the military. But more recently, law enforcement has taken on many of the most notorious manhunts in the U.S.
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The Mystery Of Why South Korea's Former President Has To Give Up His North Korean Dogs
In November 2022, the status of two political pets made headlines in South Korea. They were a gift to South Korean ex-President Moon Jae-in.
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How Richard Nixon's Most Infamous Speech Happened At The Happiest Place On Earth
Much of Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by his infamous controversies. Here's the story of his most infamous speech and where it took place.
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Here's Why People Think John Quincy Adams Had A Pet Alligator
Anyone who becomes famous enough will eventually find their personal history is a mixture of fact, fancy, and head-shaking "Where did that come from?"
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The Only Memory Of Over 80 Native American Tribes Lives On In Edward S. Curtis' Photography
In the first decades of the 20th century, Edward Curtis set out to create a photographic and audio archive of Native American life and culture.
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Inside Ava Gardner's Decades-Long Commitment To The Civil Rights Movement
Ava Gardner was known as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but she was also known for her decades-long commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy As The 'Conservation President' Is Well-Earned
President Theodore Roosevelt was a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete, in addition to his accomplishments as a historian, scholar, and public servant.
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Why The Crazy Horse Monument Hasn't Been Finished
A monument to Crazy Horse, the famed Native American who defeated General Custer. Here's why the giant monument to Crazy Horse hasn't been finished.
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Why The Cherokee Nation Might Finally Get A Congressional Seat
It's no secret that numerous treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government went unfulfilled. The Cherokee Nation is working to change one point.
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Rosa Parks And Malcolm X's Friendship Explained
Rosa Parks and Malcolm X's had more in common than some may realize. Here is their friendship, explained.
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The Only US Presidents To Die In Office So Far
Though their supporters might think otherwise, presidents are human beings, flesh and bone, subject to stress and biology -- sometimes fatally.
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This American President Had 15 Children, The Most Of Any So Far
Politicians are frequently judged on a wide array of factors, including their experience, their positions on crucial issues, and their family life.
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The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president.
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Inside Ghislaine Maxwell's Friendship With Bill Clinton
As tragic details of the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case continue to unfold, connections are being discovered with powerful individuals.
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How Steve Bannon's Political Views Were Influenced By Jimmy Carter
A nation's leaders are people of influence, not only at home, not only on the global stage, but also making a difference in the lives of individuals.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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The Longest-Married American President In History
The longest-married president in U.S. history is Jimmy Carter, who has been married to Rosalynn Carter for over 75 years. This is their story.
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Why A Group Of Black Psychiatrists Wanted Racism Defined As A Mental Disorder
Claiming a new mental illness, in general, incites debate, but this is especially true with an issue as politically barbed as racial prejudice.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Relationship With Folk Icon Joan Baez Explained
The folk music era brought issues of social justice to the attention of a broad audience, with artists who not only sang, but acted on their convictions.
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