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 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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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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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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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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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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The Reality Of Donald Trump's Golf Empire
Everyone knows by now that Donald Trump owns golf courses and enjoys playing at them on the regular. But dealings behind the links have been sketchy and shady.
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Questionable Things About Gerald Ford's Presidency
Most know the 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford as Richard Nixon's successor. Here are some questionable things to happen after he took his place.
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The Completely Unexpected Pallbearers At Ulysses S. Grant's Funeral
The funeral ceremonies for national leadership can often say as much about a country as about the individual being remembered for their service.
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President Zachary Taylor's Final Words Before His Death
President Zachary Taylor met an untimely death due to cholera (or perhaps other causes). These were Taylor's final words before passing away.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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James Madison's 200-Year-Old Flute Now Shares A Unique Connection To Lizzo
Music is often described as the universal language, which speaks when words are insufficient. Music can span centuries, as Lizzo recently demonstrated.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents, According To Historians
The 2021 C-SPAN survey ranked all former presidents in several areas. Here are the six best and six worst presidents of the United States, according to C-SPAN.
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The Tragic Childhood Of President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, for which he was forced to resign, but this is his lesser-known tragic childhood.
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Questionable Things About Richard Nixon's Presidency
Richard Nixon was one of the most controversial presidents in United States history. These are some questionable things about Richard Nixon's presidency.
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President Biden's Message To King Charles Conveyed American Admiration Of The Queen
World leaders can have a unique bond with one another, as individuals whose daily challenges cannot be imagined by the ordinary citizens they govern.
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Queen Elizabeth Only Invited One US President To Meet With Her After He Left Office
Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 after 70 years on the throne. During her time she met 13 presidents, but only one after he had left the White House.
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What We Know About The Monstrous Vehicle Joe Biden Might Be Taking To The Queen's Funeral
When Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, it set into motion Operation London Bridge — a series of protocols to be followed in the event of her death.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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