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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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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How Other Countries Teach American History
American history can yield a much different set of stories, some of the characters appear far different, depending on whose history people are reading.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Presidents' Bodies After They Died
For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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What Life Was Like For U.S. Marshals In The Wild West
In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.
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This Actor Was Considered For George H.W. Bush's Vice President
George H.W. Bush almost selected Clint Eastwood as his running mate in 1988, and he might have made a better choice than you'd think.
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The Creepiest Native American Legendary Creatures
The Native Americans had some super creepy fables to get children to behave and warn people away from cultural taboos.
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The Native American Fish Wars Of The 1960s And 1970s Explained
The U.S. cared little about upholding treaties, and for over a century, Native American rights were infringed upon. This oppression culminated in the Fish Wars.
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The Library Of Congress Has The Final Possessions Of This Popular President
One of the Library of Congress's more surprising holdings are the final possessions of President Lincoln -- items found in his pockets after he was killed.
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Things In The Oregon Trail Game You Only Notice As An Adult
You'll only notice these odd things in the Oregon Trail game as an adult. Or maybe if you were a really, really precocious child...
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