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Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.

Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.

New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.

Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.

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.

Soft-spoken Calvin Coolidge was an unlikely choice for Vice President of the United States, but in 1920, he made it to this position nonetheless.

Harry Truman's rise to political power, first in Missouri and then nationally, was certainly unlikely. Despite the uphill battle, this man fought his way to success.

On September 3, 2008, Sarah Palin addressed the Republican National Committee, which elects its nominee for United States presidential election.

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.

Inauguration Day is just one day of a week of festivities revolving around the swearing-in of the next U.S. president. And Barack Obama has a loaded schedule.

Appointing the Chief Justice remains one of the only ways that Presidents can cement their ideals into history, years after they have left office.

Former V.P. candidate and ex-Governor Sarah Palin wrote full time for four months to prepare her memoirs for a November 2009 release by Harper Collins imprint Harper.

All arguments that Sarah Palin's family should be left alone by journalists disappeared when she paraded them on stage at the Republican National Convention.

Take the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore and go camping, hiking and beach combing, or visit historic sites and shop for antiques in St Marys Georgia.

Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.

Though the cast sounds promising seeing how many of them are current or former Saturday Night Live cast, Spring Breakdown lives up to its title, the wrong way. 3/10

The theft and destruction of cultural property within U.S. borders is an ongoing problem that mirrors the challenges faced by other parts of the world.

David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.

On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.

Unique 2009 Halloween costume ideas - Tarheels basketball uniform, Barack Obama. Movie character costumes for adults & kids - Amelia Earhart, Hannah Montana, Star Trek.

The primary role of the US Senate is to slow the process of legislation through inquiry, hearings, and debate while at the same time providing advice and consent.

Although fashion is unheard of on the political agenda, the former beauty queen has sparked the media's attention with good looks and sharp style.

Sexual behavior before marriage has changed over time becoming normal for a high percentage of Americans, including teenagers regardless of religious beliefs.

Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.

Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.

During World War II Sendler was an activist in the Polish anti-Holocaust resistance in Warsaw. She risked her life rescuing 2500 Jewish children out of the ghetto.

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.

Lyndon Baines Johnson, who would later become the 36th President of the United States, began his career as a teacher in Texas before moving on to politics.

6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.

Sarah Palin's book sales in the first week of publication are due in some part to the viral controversy floating around on the net.