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The Kennedy family has been in the forefront of American politics for over sixty years. This documentary unfolds the many layers of the large and ambitious family.

U. S. policy in Iraq is consistent with the strategy against terror that Congress endorsed, but most Democrats have simply ignored that.

Teddy: In His Own Words is a HBO documentary that includes personal recollections by Senator Ted Kennedy and rare archival footage, family pictures and home movies

If there's one thing America has learned from the health care debate, it's that, well, America doesn't know a whole lot about the health care debate.

A Traveller's History of the USA gives visitors to America a potted history of the country, covering people, places, culture, politics, and all in one paperback book.

Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating

John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.

Mark Levin reduces American politics to ideological absolutism by equating conservatism with liberty and non-conservatism with tyranny.

While Black Hawk fought, Keokuk negotiated--the result was a rift between the Sauk and Fox.

The decision by the South Carolina GOP to move up their primary means that other states, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, are likely to follow; this is problematic for USA

In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.

In front of dignitaries and a crowd of millions, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American to take this oath.

Throughout American political history, conservatives and liberals have been battling for control of the government.

Country stars are known not only for their country-radio hits and popular country videos, but increasingly, for their personal political views and outspoken patriotism.

One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.

On November 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln gave what became perhaps the most recognized speech in the history of United States Politics-the Gettysburg Address.

There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.

The method for selecting US Presidents is difficult to comprehend. Primaries, caucuses, delegates, conventions and the daunting Electoral College are intimidating events.

John Fitzgerald is elected to Congress, then serves three years in the Senate. He returns to Boston to run for Mayor.

John Fitzgerald set up a shabby office and begins a system of enduring himself to potential voters.

Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy located in Central America. It borders Honduras and Costa Rica and has fifteen departments, or states, and two autonomous regions.

U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama recently resigned from the Trinity United Church of Christ. What does this mean for Obama and his constituency?

The following viral videos offer an insightful look into the 2008 presidential campaign. Watch the most discussed and debated political videos of the year.

With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.

Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re

William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.

The question of what it means to be a Christian nation depends upon the relative nature of religious orientation and the weaknesses of foundational commitment.

American University, located in Washington D.C., offers a semester abroad program to students across the world that combines real world experience with academic seminars.

John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.

Reading Hunter S. Thompson's most popular book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is still a wild ride almost 40 years after its original publication.

The Democrats took a bold step forward by holding an online debate for 2008 candidates last week; this format will prove to be essential for future political discourse

Clinton supporters met the news that Caroline Kennedy - daughter of assassinated president JFK - is interested in the soon-to-be vacated New York senate seat with scorn.

John McCain continues to sink to new lows in his campaign by attacking Obama's popularity and continuing to claim that offshore drilling will affect gas prices.

Sir Christopher Meyer's book "D.C. Confidential" gives worthwhile and sympathetic insights into American politics and diplomacy.

The highest Office In The U.S. Having Been Won By An African-American Man With The Middle Name "Hussein" Could Undoutably Give Young Islamic Extremist's Pause.

Still smarting from the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama and losing thier majority in Congress, Republicans are debating the reasons for the debacle.

David Pietrusza offers an excellent account of the groundbreaking 1960 presidential campaign and election.

John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.

At the current United Nations climate summit a messenger for the Obama cabinet stated that the U.S would take measures to reduce it's current carbon dioxide (CO2) output.

Including the District of Columbia, four states have a higher minority population than that of the traditional majority population in the U.S.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace is as unique as its subject. Its attractions, blending world history and American kitsch, should satisfy visitors.

As Americans become increasingly disenchanted with the "us vs. them" mentality of a two-party political system, many are exploring Libertarianism as an alternative.

African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.

Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Alan Keyes, Carol Moseley Braun, and Lenora Fulani are African Americans who have run for U.S. president.

As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.

In the wake of the Sean Penn remake, the 1949 original is out on DVD

John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.

Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States, proved himself to be far more independent and above reproach than his opponents could have anticipated.

As sex increasingly becomes a more prominent issue to be considered in the political age of today, this article looks back at the most (in)famous sex scandal of them all.

After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.