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The Life of Benjamin Harrison
Nominated on the eighth ballot at the 1888 Republican convention, Benjamin Harrison conducted one of the first front porch campaigns.
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The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
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President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
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PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TIPPECANOE'S TEN
President William Henry Harrison had ten children. His grandson became the 23rd President in 1889. Six of his children died before him, and three others only lived a year or two after his death. Only one lived much longer after his death. Read about his interesting brood.
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Indianapolis, Pt.1
Hoosier Hannah continues her journey along the Old National Road and pauses in Indianapolis, the state capital, to visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art and other cultual facilities.
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MINORITY PRESIDENTS
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
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Economic Downturns and the Federal Government
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
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Grover Cleveland's Second Term
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
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New England Cemeteries
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
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Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national papers.
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The Life of Grover Cleveland
The first Democratic president to be elected following the American Civil War, Grover Cleveland was also the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms.
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The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
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The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
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The Secret Operation and The Depression of the 1890s
This article looks at how and why President Grover Cleveland had a cancerous tumor removed without the knowledge of the American public in 1893.
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The Square Deal
The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.
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William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
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BLACK HEROES
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to introduce you to two great Black Heroes, who made a great difference in the lives of their people.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II)
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
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PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
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The Rise of William McKinley
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.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART V)
Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Harrison and McKinley had considerable experience in Congress, which helped them when they were elected President. All of these Presidents were capable political leaders who accomplished many of their goals. In this article we will examine how their years in Congress related to their terms as President.
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Presidential Elections of Grover Cleveland
Honest Grover Cleveland won the popular vote in three consecutive presidential elections, a feat shared by Andrew Jackson and exceeded only by Franklin Roosevelt
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Reputation: Research Psychology
The latest brain studies reveal why reputation is so important.
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The Life of John Tyler
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
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Presidential Trivia
Little known or rarely heard of facts about the United States Presidents.
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American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
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Anna Harrison
Anna Harrison, the wife of ninth U.S. president William Henry Harrison, was completely different from any other First Lady for a variety of reasons.
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HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
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Italian American Heritage Month
Over 200 years ago, the first Columbus Day parade honored the explorer and 100 years later, the celebration inspired the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Lighting of the U.S. National Christmas Tree
Ceremonies of lighting the U.S. National Christmas Tree for some past years are worthy of note.
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Making Dewar's Scotch Whisky
Take a look into the world of whisky blending in the Scottish Highlands to discover how Dewar's came to be synonomous with premium whisky the world over.
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Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
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Prolific First Families
Several of America's first families are notable due to their large size. A few nineteenth-century presidents and first ladies had many children.
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A History of the White House Easter Egg Roll
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
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Aboriginal Rights Hawai'i
Images of war-torn Iraq? A’ole! No! It's just business as usual in the so-called “state” of Hawai’i.
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America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
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American Presidents' Religious Affiliations
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
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Celebrate Halloween with Tour of a U.S. Cemetery
Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.
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Dogs and Presidents of the United States
Dogs have been cared about or owned by Presidents of the United States since 1850 and continues in the 21st century.
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IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED......
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
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President Cleveland's First Term
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
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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.
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PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
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Term Limits for Parties?
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
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The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
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U.S. Presidents Fact Sheet
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
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White House Christmas Tree - 2007
White House Christmas trees and themes, role of the National Christmas Tree Association in providing the official tree and simulated holiday White House tours.
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ALMOST PRESIDENT: LEVI P. MORTON
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
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CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART III
The Presidents who served at the end of the 19th century compiled excellent records, which helped their political careers after the war. Some were genuine war heroes displaying courage and leadership on the battlefields. One served with ability and integrity at home. All showed the signs of leadership that made them President.
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Gilded Age Politics
An examination of the political process today as opposed to the process a hundred years ago.
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