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The pollster was born and raised in Iowa. Receiving his Ph.D. from the State University Of Iowa in 1928, he built a solid foundation and success as America's pollster.

Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year.

Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.

During George Gallup's career, he did not miss the mark too often as he predicted future U.S. presidents. But, in the 1948 election, he blew it and was nearly ruined.

His book, "The Pulse of Democracy," painted a vision of the potential of political polling. He believed that such polls could re-create the spirit of a town hall meeting.

Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.

A Gallup poll reported on May 15th that for the first time since the question has been asked in 1995, a majority of Americans refer to themselves as "pro-life."

The new Gallup Poll reports that Americans do not believe that President Obama will honor the commitment he made not to raise federal income taxes.

Each year Gallup condicts a poll to determine American's views regading the most honest and ethical professionals. It is no surprise to nurses that they top the list.

For the first time since 1995, a majority of Americans consider themselves "pro-life" on the issue of abortion.

Periodic surveys can give an accurate assessment of the public's opinion of a President's performance at a given moment, but not much about his place in history.

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

There have been tremendous leaps in technology and medicine over the last century, but new evidence points to the importance of religion in helping patients heal.

Are Mormons Christian? The Mormon Church recently published a new website that concisely explains the Church's official doctrines concerning Jesus Christ.

Decisions regarding what to watch, where to sit, and what to eat can influence the outcome of a movie date.

The latest findings from the world's leading climate scientists make it clearer than ever that we need to start living greener, more environmentally responsible lives.

ABC, CNN, CSPAN, Gallup, Reuters, USA Today, Washington Post, and Zogby polls all had Democratic candidate Barack Obama winning the New Hampshire Primary - what happened?

Save money by making your own holiday food gifts.

Health, economic, social, ethical and environmental issues are among the main concerns of voters in the Granite State and other American state primaries.

Is Conservative ideology, on everything from taxation to health care to immigration, causing a rift between the Republican party and the 'minority majority'?

In the United States, the majority of workers are happy with the job they have, according to a new report from the American Enterprise Institute.

Is there a correlation between the globalization and deterioration of baseball in America? The jury is still out, but there is plenty of evidence to support it.

American public opinion opposed intervention in world War II. A little more patience by Hitler could have given him the time to complete his conquests.

With the 2008 election looming, three Republican candidates said they do not believe in evolution. A recent Gallup poll suggests that most of the GOP faithful agree.

Wondering how to reward employees? Try asking them.

A message appearing on bumper stickers, t-shirts, in print and online is not a message of support as it appears on the surface. Is U.S. President Barrack Obama in danger?

Ivy league or state university? The difference in cost is mind-boggling. Many American families are changing their value system when picking a college.

Clinton set a precedent for misconduct within the office of head of state. Global 'butterfly effect' is displaying itself as scandal plagued leaders trumpet his example.

Cigarettes have a long history within popular culture. A future president and an album of photos straight from Americana force reflection on the fading habit.

Presidential candidate and Democrat Hillary Clinton followed in her husband's footsteps to became the new "Comeback Kid" in New Hampshire.

Company branding is key to reputation management and building a brand begins on the inside, boosting employee satisfaction and productivity with internal communications.

Though many people who have undergone a near-death experience believe they have glimpsed an "afterlife," the explanation may be simple brain chemistry.

Evolution by natural selection means that organisms that are best suited to their specific environment produce the most offspring, resulting in species change over time.

Want to know exactly how much you spend on clothing, restaurants or even DVD rentals? There are some free Web sites that keep track of your money and help you save cash.

An "accidental" President who antagonized the left and right wings of his party, Truman was given no chance of reelection. His upset win confounded the experts.

This article lists the 16 Mormons who currently serve in the 110th U.S. Congress and comments on their comparative voting records.

In Gallup's annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions survey, nurses take top honors in 2008 for the seventh straight year.

Inaccurate polls in New Hampshire led to the media refraining from using polls in Nevada. Now the media is trying again to call the South Carolina Democratic Primary.

While research shows that children without siblings are not only normal but at an advantage in some areas, society still holds on to outdated views.

Can the idea of tolerance lead to social justice in a pluralistic society, or does the idea perpetuate the type of social hierarchy it purports to eradicate?

America just elected Barack Obama president, and Democrats are focused on the transition to the White House. Some Republicans, however, are already looking to 2012.

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt wed in New York City on St. Patrick's Day, 1905. Their marriage was a difficult union but a dynamic partnership.

On April 1, 2009, a federal tax increase on tobacco raised the ire of 28% of America's population: smokers. President Obama signed the excise tax into law in February.

The TV Industry can't ignore Sarah Palin's gender because the public can't. Journalists are going overboard to treat her delicately or be accused of picking on her.

Having secured their political base during the Democratic and Republican Conventions, presidential candidates will now focus on several powerful battleground states.

If you don't spend your time relaxing at the beach every day, you might want to consider having regularly scheduled massage visits.

In a Nov. 11, 2009 CNN.com broadcast, experts discuss the pros and cons of animal testing. Is product testing on animals a necessary or outdated practice?

Memorial Day is more than the day when the pool opens. Children can learn the reason behind Memorial Day, a day to honor those who have died in service to our country.

Alan Turing devised the Imitation game, now known as the Turing test, as a means of testing whether a machine could think and be intelligent in the way a person could.

In the United States, most states require a couple to be 18 years old to marry without parental consent. But can teens be mature enough for marriage?