The Only American President Queen Elizabeth Never Met During Her Reign
Heads of state often interact with one another, often in person, both formally and informally. For Queen Elizabeth, one American president was the exception.
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Questionable Things About Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency
For as impactful a leader as Dwight D. Eisenhower was, there were certainly controversial aspects to his presidency.
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Mikhail Gorbachev Didn't Mince Words When It Came To His Opinion Of Donald Trump
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, had choice words when it came to his opinion of one of former President Donald Trump's policies.
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Gregory Peck's Relationship With President Lyndon Johnson Almost Landed Him A Distinguished Job
Gregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
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One Ambitious Doctor Tried Bringing George Washington's Dead Body Back To Life
When President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
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Thomas Jefferson's Busy Schedule Led To Two Pioneering Innovations We Use Today
Thomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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What Americans Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
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Juan Orlando Hernández Went From Honduran President To International Drug Smuggler
The former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. based on accusations of trafficking cocaine and smuggling.
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The Wild Way Elizabeth Holmes And Theranos Tricked Joe Biden
One of the most audacious stunts perpetrated by Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani involved then-Vice President Joe Biden.
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Granddaughter Looks Just Like The Famous First Lady
Jacqueline Kennedy has a granddaughter who is as beautiful as the former first lady was. Meet Rose Schlossberg.
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Shady Details About George Washington
Nothing can take away all the great things Washington did for the U.S.A., but he wasn't perfect. Here are some shady details about George Washington.
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Tragic Details Found In American President Autopsy Reports
Autopsies date back 2,000 years and throughout history, they've helped to explain causes of death. Here are the post-mortem findings for eight U.S. presidents.
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Booker T Washington And George Washington Carver Had A Complicated Partnership
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver were two Black titans of education. While working at Tukeegee they actually irritated each other quite a bit..
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The Untold Truth Of Thomas Jefferson
There have been some pretty great Americans in the rather short timeline of the United States of America, and some of the best have become president.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Who Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The Ousted President Of Sri Lanka?
What is now the nation of Sri Lanka has over 2,500 years of recorded history, but few of those years are as turbulent as recent events that are unfolding.
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Can A Sitting US President Go To Jail?
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden all share something in common: all four have faced calls for their imprisonment. But could it happen?
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Why Thomas Jefferson Once Requested A Dead Moose Be Sent To Him
It's said you never ask a rancher how many cattle they have. The general idea did not seem to apply between nations around the American Revolution.
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Inside Douglas MacArthur's Words Of Warning To President Kennedy
The voice of experience isn't always heard, even when lives -- perhaps even nations -- hang in the balance. Add to that a historical "what if?"
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Rutherford B. Hayes' Final Words Were Packed With Meaning
Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.
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Where Is George Washington Buried?
George Washington -- the man who won the American Revolution, the first president of the United States -- surely as revered in death as he was in life.
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The Tragic 1885 Death Of Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.
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Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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President Calvin Coolidge Had An Unusual Woodland Pet
It's not at all unusual for the First Family to bring pets with them when they move into the White House. Other times, pets arrive later, as gifts.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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