What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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US Presidents Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
Some presidents were doing the job while facing secret struggles and confronting their mortality. Here's the US presidents who suffered the most tragic deaths.
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Death
One of the most controversial civil rights activists ever, Malcolm X, was passionately vocal in his advocacy of Black rights.
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The Real Reason Prince Philip Apologized To Richard Nixon
A letter unearthed from the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum reveals Prince Philip agonized over a speech he made during a 1969 visit with President Nixon.
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The Untold Truth Of The Old West
Much of the romanticized and glorified American Old West is still very much a mystery, so sit back on the porch, poor some whiskey, and let us fill you in.
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The Untold Truth Of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activists who made a lasting impact on history. This is the untold truth of Rosa Parks.
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The Native American Document That Inspired The US Constitution
The young United States drew inspiration from knowledge gleaned from the past, including the Great Law of Peace that created the Iroquois Confederacy.
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The History Of The Native Americans' National Day Of Mourning
For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday full of feasting and family. But the fourth Thursday in November is also the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning.
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The Surprising Story Of The Man Who Was President For One Day
That year, Inauguration Day fell on a Sunday, and incoming president Zachary Taylor was a deeply religious man, who refused to be sworn in on the Sabbath.
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These Are The Presidential Elections Where The Winner Lost The Popular Vote
It's usually safe to assume that the winner of the popular vote will win the electoral college. That assumption has fallen flat five times in American history.
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The Real Reason Native Americans Weren't US Citizens Until 1924
Despite settling in what became the US long before Christopher Columbus was even born, Native Americans did not become US citizens until the 1920s. Here's why.
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What It Was Really Like Escaping On The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad allowed Black people to escape slavery, but the trip was perilous. Here's what it was really like escaping on the Underground Railroad.
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The Day Hollywood Marched With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Among those in the audience were some of Hollywood's most prominent celebrities, who showed their support and helped ensure the media would be there.
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The Most Powerful Vice President In US History
While many are familiar with the powerful responsibilities of a United States president, far fewer people are aware of the vice president's responsibilities.
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The Truth About Life In Log Cabins For Old West Families
Homes had to be a minimum of 10 by 12 feet in size and had to include a glass window. The provisions that encouraged people to move west also discouraged them.
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Here's What Would Happen If The US Honored Its Treaties With Native Americans
The United States has a long history of treaties with Native Americans, and if they were honored, here is what would happen.
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State Names That Come From Native American Words
In total, there are at least 28 state names with Native linguistic origins. Here are some state names that come from Native American words.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The First Native American Prima Ballerina
Before becoming the first American and first Native American prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief was a young girl born during a painful time in Osage history.
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A Look At The Assassination Attempt Against William Taft
William Howard Taft was not a popular U.S. president, and apparently there were quite a few assassination attempts against him.
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How Did Native Americans Of The Plains Hunt Buffalo?
Native Americans of the Plains relied on buffalo for food and shelter, and they came up with some creative ways to hunt them.
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The Real Reason There's A Push To Put Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill
The change proposed in 2016 under President Obama "floundered" once Donald Trump took office, as officials repeatedly found excuses to maintain the status quo.
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What Donald Trump's Final Days As President Were Like
Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will be different this year, as his predecessor refuses to join the ceremony and hand off the presidency.
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Rules Former First Ladies Have To Follow
Rules that former first ladies must follow include Secret Service protection for life and for traditional etiquette, being gracious to the incoming first lady.
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Rules That Impeached Presidents Have To Follow
Impeached and convicted presidents have to accept certain laws and Constitution-ordered dictums. Here are some rules that impeached presidents have to follow.
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What Did Grover Cleveland Get Up To Between Terms?
Grover Cleveland served as both the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, but between terms he had some time to other things.
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The History Behind Joe Biden's Inauguration Bible Explained
Joe Biden's Inauguration Day Bible will be the same Bible he used in 1973 as a senator and the same that son Beau used in 2007; the family's Bible since 1893.
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What Is The 14th Amendment?
The 14th Amendment to the US constitution is known as one of the most important documents in the history of race and the struggle for equality in the country.
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