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An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.

The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.

The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?

Joseph Bertolozzi composed music for a bridge. Since the life performance would be too expensive, visitors can listen to it via a soundboard on the Mid-Hudson Bridge.

A chance stop at a roadside stand had Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and George Marshall talking about goldfish rather than planning how to fight World War II.

W. H. Auden was born February 21, 1907, in England; his "The Unknown Citizen" (T.U.C.) describes an imagined character whose life has been stifled by "the State."

A little-known factor of the successful sneak attack on Pearl Habor was that German spies supplied intelligence to the Japanese for the six years before Devember 7, 1941.

In his newest film Capitalism: A Love Story Michael Moore uncovers a long forgotten FDR speech. In the speech FDR describes his ideas for a second bill of rights.

Modern orators often used rhetorical devices perfected in antiquity. Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Churchill used litotes, metaphor, iteratio, and other similar concepts.

The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.

The American military and political machine was set in motion and did not stop until the war was won.

Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,

An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.

There are many famous short speeches given by Americans during times of significance. Many of these short famous speech presentations were given by American presidents.

From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.

Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.

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.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.

The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.

President Truman, now considered by many to have been a great President, was dogged throughout his time in office by low approval ratings and tough decisions.

Originally, Thanksgiving day in America was set by presidential proclamation. A joint congressional resolution in 1941 settled on the 4th Thursday in November.

The accomplishments of the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt are celebrated in a film biography and displays at the Hyde Park cottage where she lived after his death.

Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.

"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."

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is missing dozens of historical documents and items, and no one knows where they are or how they disappeared.

He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?

Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.

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.

Barack Obama's inaugural address reflected on the challenges that the nation faces while at the same time reinforcing the theme of his campaign: hope.

Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.

Height worked alongside Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King, Jr. to end segregation.

Theodore Thomas' Walt & El Grupo is an innovative, intriguing look at Walt Disney's 1941 tour of South America. 7/10.

George M. Cohan wrote Broadway shows and songs such as Over There, Mary and Give My Regards to Broadway. James Cagney portrayed him in Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Three viable contenders, in the Primaries, belonged to an interesting set of minority groups; Women: Hillary Clinton, African-American: Barack Obama, Aged: John McCain.

Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?

Stamp collecting is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby. There is no specific way to approach it as you could collect stamps in anyway shape or form.

Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.

Laney founded one of the first vocational schools for African-American children in Georgia. She also organized the first African-American high school football in Georgia.

Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.

The historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville celebrates its centenary in 2010 with a major renovation, new owners, five stars from AAA, and a land preservation initiative.

An ancestor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Delano left behind her own legacy of providing medical assistance for those in need.

O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.

Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.

Among the many unique aspects of living in America, and being an American, is the appearance during every presidential-election cycle of political attire and accessories.

Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.

John Howland, ancestor of three American presidents, was among 18 servants aboard the Mayflower's 1620 voyage that established Plymouth Colony.

The terms recession and depression have often been mentioned recently. What do they mean, and which one is worse?

A fascinating character study, Smedley Butler was both a fierce warrior and an avid pacifist.

Walt & El Grupo director Ted Thomas discusses his film, and how it gives a new view of Disney's old movies and cultural imperialism.