Articles related to "American Presidents"
A January Surprise
Note to all skeptics of the new American President George W. Bush: You ain't seen nothin' yet. Like it or loathe it, the facts that lay before friends, foes, and skeptics are very simple: "Dubya" is "dah man" now. Only time and many tests will validate the current impression that he is also "a very good man".
american politics • us politics • american presidents • inauguration • bush inauguration
Note to all skeptics of the new American President George W. Bush: You ain't seen nothin' yet. Like it or loathe it, the facts that lay before friends, foes, and skeptics are very simple: "Dubya" is "dah man" now. Only time and many tests will validate the current impression that he is also "a very good man".
american politics • us politics • american presidents • inauguration • bush inauguration
African American Presidents
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
James Madison
James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.
james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.
james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
President Harrison Dies in Office
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
The John F. Kennedy Presidency
An overview of the foreign and domestic policies followed by Kennedy during his short time as President of the United States.
jfk • john f. kennedy • american president • cold war • bay of pigs
An overview of the foreign and domestic policies followed by Kennedy during his short time as President of the United States.
jfk • john f. kennedy • american president • cold war • bay of pigs
The Politics of James K. Polk
James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri
james k polk • american presidents • best presidents in us history • annexation of texas • mexican american war
James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri
james k polk • american presidents • best presidents in us history • annexation of texas • mexican american war
The Politics of Zachary Taylor
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics
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
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
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
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
The Curse of Tecumseh
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Fun History Lessons
Reading about American history the family fun way and enjoying the time with your family as you read.
sitting across the table • from another • family • member • can bring tears
Reading about American history the family fun way and enjoying the time with your family as you read.
sitting across the table • from another • family • member • can bring tears
James Madison and a Second Term
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
Madison and a Bloody Prediction
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
James Madison sees the new Constitution ratified and makes a lifelong enemy of Patrick Henry. Henry predicts there well be rivulets of blood.
james madison • constitution of the united states • patrick henry • dolly payne madison • james monroe
Michael Douglas Basic Instincts
Michael Douglas's basic instincts have made him Hollywood's most prominent actor and producer of films.
michael douglas • son of kirk douglas • tv series streets of san franscisco • produced one flew over the cuckoo's nest • produced china syndrome
Michael Douglas's basic instincts have made him Hollywood's most prominent actor and producer of films.
michael douglas • son of kirk douglas • tv series streets of san franscisco • produced one flew over the cuckoo's nest • produced china syndrome
Michael J. Fox -- A Tall Man for His Size
Michael J. Fox shows exuberant talent through writing, directing and acting.
micheal j fox • canadian tv series leo and me • tv series family ties • back to the future trilogy • spin city tv series
Michael J. Fox shows exuberant talent through writing, directing and acting.
micheal j fox • canadian tv series leo and me • tv series family ties • back to the future trilogy • spin city tv series
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
Thomas Jefferson -- 3rd President of the United States
A brief history of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States and his impact on the Native American Indian
thomas jefferson • president
A brief history of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States and his impact on the Native American Indian
thomas jefferson • president
CTV's Fall Line-Up: American Imports
Every year on CTV, we're far more likely to see new American shows over new Canadian. Here's a brief look at some of the new American imports coming to Canadian television this fall.
american tv shows • american imports • fall lineup
Every year on CTV, we're far more likely to see new American shows over new Canadian. Here's a brief look at some of the new American imports coming to Canadian television this fall.
american tv shows • american imports • fall lineup
Impeachment Compromise
A proposed compromise on impeachment closure.
clinton • image • compromise • impeachment
A proposed compromise on impeachment closure.
clinton • image • compromise • impeachment
The Rise of Abraham Lincoln
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
The U. S. Constitution and Canadian History and Culture
Preamble: <http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/6234/files/flag.jpg> Americans are notoriously self-confidant and not shy about stating that they think their system is the best in the world. Canadians can be a bit more objective about the U.S. Constitution, knowing it was a good model both for things to avoid and for things to emulate.
u. s. constitution • war of independence • quebec act • loyalists • american civil war
Preamble: <http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/6234/files/flag.jpg> Americans are notoriously self-confidant and not shy about stating that they think their system is the best in the world. Canadians can be a bit more objective about the U.S. Constitution, knowing it was a good model both for things to avoid and for things to emulate.
u. s. constitution • war of independence • quebec act • loyalists • american civil war
Naked, Deathless Splendor: The Majesty of America’s Greatest Champion
Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America
washington • lincoln • great • champions • america
Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America
washington • lincoln • great • champions • america
Richard Dreyfuss
Biography and filmography.
richard dreyfuss • actor • producer • moviestar • entertainment
Biography and filmography.
richard dreyfuss • actor • producer • moviestar • entertainment
John Adams the Attorney
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
Peter Sellers
Biog of comedy actor Peter Sellers
peter sellars • lolita • dr strangelove • inspector clouseau
Biog of comedy actor Peter Sellers
peter sellars • lolita • dr strangelove • inspector clouseau
Politicians With Disabilities
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Review: The Broken Sword by Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy
This weeks article is a review of <u>The Broken Sword</u> by Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy.
This weeks article is a review of <u>The Broken Sword</u> by Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy.
Russian Nesting Dolls
One of the most ubiquitous of Russian handicrafts, the matroshka has a history that may surprise you.
russian souvenirs • matryoshkas • russia • culture • history
One of the most ubiquitous of Russian handicrafts, the matroshka has a history that may surprise you.
russian souvenirs • matryoshkas • russia • culture • history
The Nixon Presidency
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
The only American President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.
president calvin coolidge birthplace homestead • plymouth notch vermont state historic site • presidential summer white house history • family burial graveyard • yankee village general store
The only American President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.
president calvin coolidge birthplace homestead • plymouth notch vermont state historic site • presidential summer white house history • family burial graveyard • yankee village general store
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Another Benefit of the Doubt
Discussion on the presidential clemency of terrorists.
faln • terrorists • puerto rico • presidential clemency • hillary rodham clinton
Discussion on the presidential clemency of terrorists.
faln • terrorists • puerto rico • presidential clemency • hillary rodham clinton
California's Oldest Person now 114
Supercentenarian Gertrude was born in 1894, and is now recognised as the third oldest living person on Earth at the grand old age of One Hundred and Fourteen.
gertude baines supercentenarian • oldest person in america • oldest people in the world • california oldest people • guinness book of records oldest person
Supercentenarian Gertrude was born in 1894, and is now recognised as the third oldest living person on Earth at the grand old age of One Hundred and Fourteen.
gertude baines supercentenarian • oldest person in america • oldest people in the world • california oldest people • guinness book of records oldest person
Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Early American Support for the Establishment of Israel
American support for the establishment of Israel began during Work War I. The Balfour Declaration, a 1917 statement by the British government committing Great Britain to work for the establishment of a Jewish homeland, received the reluctant endorsement of American President Woodrow Wilson while the document was still in draft. In 1922, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution calling for a Jewish national homeland; President Warren Harding signed the resolution.
israel • palestine • middle east • peace process • palestinian
American support for the establishment of Israel began during Work War I. The Balfour Declaration, a 1917 statement by the British government committing Great Britain to work for the establishment of a Jewish homeland, received the reluctant endorsement of American President Woodrow Wilson while the document was still in draft. In 1922, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution calling for a Jewish national homeland; President Warren Harding signed the resolution.
israel • palestine • middle east • peace process • palestinian
Edgar Cayce
American psychic Edgar Cayce had the ability to do readings while in a trance like state.
psychic • edgar cayce • reading • psychic reading • american
American psychic Edgar Cayce had the ability to do readings while in a trance like state.
psychic • edgar cayce • reading • psychic reading • american
John Quincy Adams' Early Years
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.
john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
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.
john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
Major Mistakes in Political Polls
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
No Peace in Sight
Yasser Arafat's refusal to recognize Israel's place in the Middle East is the obstacle to peace.
yasser arafat • israel
Yasser Arafat's refusal to recognize Israel's place in the Middle East is the obstacle to peace.
yasser arafat • israel
Political Polls in the Early 1900s
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential Trivia - Old and New
Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House.
presidential trivia • 2008 presidential candidates • white house • race • senator hillary rodham clinton
Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House.
presidential trivia • 2008 presidential candidates • white house • race • senator hillary rodham clinton
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
The Local Politics of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
The Presidency of John Tyler
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Rise of James Buchanan
The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.
president james buchanan • american civil war • america's worst president • dickenson college • democratic party
The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.
president james buchanan • american civil war • america's worst president • dickenson college • democratic party
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