Few American presidents, barring perhaps recent exceptions, have courted as much scandal and controversy as…
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Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, faced a life-threatening moment during his…
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The Lincoln Assassination: Was Mary Surratt a Conspirator? (Video)
The Lincoln assassination is still surrounded by mysterious events, and for many Mary Surratt emerges…
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Jimmy Carter was a Georgia state senator from 1963-1967, the 76th governor of Georgia from…
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Hoovervilles: American Shanty Towns from a Hundred Years Ago
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Great Depression looms large in American history. The largest economic downturn in the 20th…
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Jaime Roldós, the 33rd President of Ecuador, left an indelible mark on the country’s political…
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In the rugged hills of West Virginia, a clash of power and determination unfolded, forever…
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Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has prided itself on the environment of education…
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Dictator by Default? Syngman Rhee and the South Korean Elections
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanSyngman Rhee, also known by his pen name Woonam, was a South Korean politician and…
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Beware the curse of Tippecanoe! Or at least, be aware, as it is extremely unlikely…
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There has never been as outdoorsy a President as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The 26th US…
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In 1876, one of the most bizarre crimes ever to take place in the history…
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A pocket watch is an accessory that many own even today. In the era of…
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There have been many bizarre causes of death throughout history, some tragic, some comical. Unusual…
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The Curse of Tippecanoe: Are some US Presidents Fated to Die in Office?
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe President of the United States is one of the most important and powerful people…