Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
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The Quirkiest Hobbies And Habits Of American Presidents
It should come as no surprise that when many presidents found themselves with a little downtime, they often had unusual or quirky hobbies.
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This Alaska Saloon Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
The Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska, is said the be the most haunted places in the state, thanks to a few ghosts who notoriously roam the premises.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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What Happened When Washington D.C. Desegregated Public Pools In 1949
Throughout much of the 20th century, whenever Black Americans tried to go swimming in integrated public pools, white people violently targeted them.
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The Untold Truth About Madams In The Wild West
The madams who ruled during the 1800s and early 1900s were more than just sex workers. They were actually businesswomen who contributed to their communities.
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The Untold Truth Of Donald Trump's Space Force
President Trump outlined the U.S. Space Force project in an address in 2018, but he later said he wasn't serious. So why is the Space Force a real thing now?
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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How Much Does The Russian President Make In A Year?
Vladimir Putin is the well-known president of Russia, yet he maintains an air of mystery around him, including exactly how much he makes in a year?
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The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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The Real Reason John Adams Hated Alexander Hamilton
It's not all that unusual for people with similar endgames to disagree about the strategy to get there. Even really smart people. Even the Founding Fathers.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is One Of Peace, In And Out Of The White House
Former President Jimmy Carter has had quite a legacy when it comes to peace. Here's a look back at some of his efforts to bring peace to the world.
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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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Why President Theodore Roosevelt Wore A Lock Of Lincoln's Hair Around His Finger
President Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most beloved leaders in American history. Here is why he wore a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair around his finger.
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When Jimmy Carter's Administration Used Supernatural Forces To Find Downed Plane
Even some U.S. presidents have turned to psychics, mediums, astrologers, and the general supernatural to lend a helping hand - Jimmy Carter being one of those.
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14 U.S. Presidents Who Didn't Survive 10 Years After The End Of Their Presidency
Some former U.S. presidents didn't have long to enjoy retirement. Here are 14 U.S. presidents who didn't survive 10 years after the end of their presidency
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Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Jimmy Carter's Grandson
For the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, the year 2015 was a time of deep celebration but also of immense mourning.
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The Biggest Lies American Presidents Ever Told
Sometimes presidents get into situations that they didn't see a rational way to get out of, which leads to lies. Others just lie, and not for the greater good.
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The Untold Truth Of Malcolm X's Daughter, Malikah
Malikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
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How Jimmy Carter Dedicated His Life To Habitat For Humanity
Jimmy Carter has been involved in much more than politics. One thing he's been particularly dedicated to is working with Habitat for Humanity.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With His Manager, Colonel Tom Parker
Would Elvis have become such a huge star without the help of his manager? Let's examine the relationship between Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker.
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Embarrassing Things That Donald Trump Was The First President To Do
Here is a look at some of the cringetastic things that President Donald Trump has been the first president to do.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Post-Presidency Life
A major question during the 1976 Presidential election was how a new commander-in-chief could possibly regain the trust of the American people.
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