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Presidents Cup History
The Ryder Cup involved professional golfers from the U.S. and Europe, which left out an ever larger contingent of talented, popular stars. It was time for a new idea.
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The Presidents and Their Pets
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.
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President’s Day Crafts
President's Day is a good time for children to learn a little about the history of our country and to begin to think about what makes a good leader.
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Profile: Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
The 38th President of the United States passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, making him the longest-living former president to date.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL LINE OF SUCCESSION: WHO'S NEXT?
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
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Gettysburg: The Presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
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Honor Past President's Party
A theme party to honor the presidents in our American history. A chance to teach and show patriotism and have fun with the legends surrounding some of our greatest presidents.
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Acting Vice President, Part I
There was a time, prior to the Presidential Succession Act of 1886, when the President Pro Tem of the Senate was called the ACting Vice President. Ten men have held this unofficial office, one of them even serving for one day as Acting President.
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Acting Vice President, Part II
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
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ALMOST PRESIDENT: CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
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Bush Vs. the Media: A la Nixon?
Is the relationship between Dubya Bush going to be the same as it was between the press and Nixon?
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Bush vs. the Media: A la Nixon?
Will relationship between Bush and press be the same adversarial relationship media had with Nixon?
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ELECTION SURPRISES: FDR's 1936 RE-ELECTION
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
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Enough is Enough...We must end This Orgy of Violence!
How many more children have to die before the conservative that control Washington act?,How many more children have to die before the conservative that control Washington act?
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GAYS IN GOVERNMENT
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
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INAUGURAL ABSENCES, PART II
President Andrew John and President-elect Ulysses S. Grant did not like each other. Johnson refused to even ride in the same carriage as Grant. In this article, we examine the reasons and the story behind their feud.
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JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
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LOU HENRY HOOVER: UNSUNG HEROINE, PART II
Part II continues to look at the remarkable role of Lou Hoover, this time at her term as First Lady. She broke some traditions and began new ones. She was well ahead of her times, and deserves much more credit than she gets in the history books.
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Presidents Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Presidents Day with the following educational online activities for children that are child-friendly, fun and free.
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Senator David Rice Atchison
David Rice Atchison was President of the United States for a single day, between the terms of James Polk and Zachary Taylor. America's most honest president.
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SILENT CAL COOLIDGE
A personal look at "Silent Cal" Coolidge
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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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Watershed Events
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How to Play "President"
"President" is a great card game for entertaing multiple guests with wide-ranging interests.
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The Pre-Washington U.S. Presidency
There were fourteen men who some may consider to have been America's first Presidents, even before the time of George Washington and the Constitution.
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African American Presidents
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
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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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Continental Presidents Club
Airport lounges provide many benefits at a considerable annual cost. This article reviews the positives and negatives of joining.
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Happy Birthday Mr. Presidents!
You still have time to get to either Virginia and Kentucky where the 1st and 16th Presidents' birthdays are celebrated, but YOU get the presents - FREE!
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Presidents and Principles
Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America.
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Presidents Cup Controversy
Nearing the President's Cup, Player sees the wisdom of picking a Canadian for his team. He touched off a controversy, as he's been prone to do lately, in the process.
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Quincy MA: The City of Presidents
As birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Hancock, Quincy played a vital role in the American Revolution. Today, much of their legacy remains.
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A Warm Day in Dallas: Part Two
When President Kennedy's motorcade approaches the School Book Depository, a shot rings out. What happens next has been open to criticism since that warm day in Dallas in 1963.
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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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Electing A Qualified President
Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind?
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Ingrid Betancourt - FARC Hostage
International pressure is mounting on the FARC to release the desperately ill former Presidential candidate they are holding in the jungle - Colombia waits...
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Presidential Genealogy
To honour the recent passing of Gerald Ford, I'm highlighting some genealogy resources for all the presidents of the United States.
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WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART III
Richard Mentor Johnson changed during his Vice Presidency, and his career ended as a result. His "domestic relations" continued to cause controversy, and he played no part in the Van Buren administration. In the end, his mental and physical health deteriorated, but he still won election to the state legislature.
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A DEAD END JOB: MADISON'S VICE PRESIDENTS
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
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Al Gore: environmental president?
Al Gore has enlightened millions with his documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." Another presidential run could be his chance to affect change on a legislative level.
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All the Presidents' Children
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Colts' Tony Dungy for President?
Tony Dungy is known as a man of strong faith and character. Many voters are looking for those qualities in a politician. Considing vocations of ex-Presidents, why not?
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Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
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Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
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Electing the President
How does the United States elect a President through the Electoral College?What are the jobs of a President? How many electors does each state get?
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FLDS Letter to President Bush
Willie Jessop addressed a letter to the executive branch accusing the agencies who conducted the raid on the Yearning for Zion ranch of exceeding boundaries
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM
Most of our Presidents have served in uniform, although only a few are remembered for their military exploits. This article explores the records of those who have served.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART II
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART III
This article looks at the Presidents after the Civil War, and their role in that conflict. All but one President from Lincoln until the end of the century served in the Civil War, many of them with distinction.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
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