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Roosevelt's Post Presidency
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.
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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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The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
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.
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The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
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.
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The Rise of Andrew Johnson
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.
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The Rise of Calvin Coolidge
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.
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The Rise of Harry S Truman
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.
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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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Sarah Palin's RNC Address
On September 3, 2008, Sarah Palin addressed the Republican National Committee, which elects its nominee for United States presidential election.
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TV Industry on Palin Biden Debate
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.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
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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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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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THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART I
Born in poverty and sold as an indentured sewrvant to a local farmer by his father, Jeremiah Jones Colbath work his way up to become Vice President of the United States, under the name of Henry Wilson. Learn the story of this true American success story.
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THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: HELLEN HERNDON ARTHUR
Hellen Herndon Arthur helped her husband become President, but never lived to enjoy the success. From all indications, she would have been an excellent and effective First Lady. Learn of her effect on her husband's career, and his amazing and tender dedication to her memory.
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Barack Obama Inauguration Schedule
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.
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Chief Justice of the United States
Appointing the Chief Justice remains one of the only ways that Presidents can cement their ideals into history, years after they have left office.
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Pregnant Daughter of Sarah Palin
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.
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St Marys GA, Gateway to Cumberland Island
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.
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Stillwatch by Mary Higgins Clark
A review of the suspense novel "Stillwatch" by Mary Higgins Clark, followed by the best places online to purchse the book.
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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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Bluray Review: Spring Breakdown
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
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Cultural Vandalism Thrives in the USA
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.
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David Rice Atchison: U. S. President for a Day
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.
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Frederick Douglass' Journey
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.
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Halloween Costumes 2009
Unique 2009 Halloween costume ideas - Tarheels basketball uniform, Barack Obama. Movie character costumes for adults & kids - Amelia Earhart, Hannah Montana, Star Trek.
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Noted Director Sidney Lument Returns To His Television Roots
100 CENTRE STREET debuts on A&E, THE PRETENDER is back with a first-run movie.
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Role of the United States Senate
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.
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Sarah Palin Fashion
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.
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Sex Before Marriage
Sexual behavior before marriage has changed over time becoming normal for a high percentage of Americans, including teenagers regardless of religious beliefs.
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The Life of Millard Fillmore
Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
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Holocaust Hero Irina Sendler (1910-2008)
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.
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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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THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART III
In this last article in the series, we see Henry Wilson become possibly the most influential senator of his time and win election as Vice President. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination.
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The Rise of Lyndon Johnson
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.
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When Gehrig Played Game 2,000
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.
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A Strange End (Part One of Two)
In honor of the Millenium, and its associations with the Apocalypse, I have written this story about an imaginary encounter in Purgatory between Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians.
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ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
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FAITHLESS ELECTORS
Electors do not have to vote for the candidate to whom they are pledged. They have the right, and even the duty, to vote for anyone they wish. A number of Electors have changed their vote over the years. What effect might such a change have on our electoral system? Read and find out.
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THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE: HOW IT WORKS
A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part III
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THIRD PARTIES: THE FREE SOIL PARTY, PART II
The Free Soil Party existed for just six years, but it changed the course of American history. In addition to changing a presidential election, it elected three of the most powerful Senators of their day, including a future Chief Justice and a future Vice President.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Four
The continuing series profiling the most effective and principled advocates for the cornerstone tenets of America's founding era.
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WHEN HARRY MET BESS: An American Love Story
Harry and Bess met as children. For Harry it was instant love. He pursued their courtship for thirty years. At last they were engaged but the wedding had to wait until World War I ended. Harry became a senator, then Vice President, and at last President Harry Truman of the United States of America.
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Going Rogue – An American Life Release Bumped Up
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.
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ALMOST PRESIDENT: HANNIBAL HAMLIN, PART II
As Vice Prsident, Hamlin was a frustrated as all the other VPs, but he managed to influence the most important document of the Lincoln administration. Learn about the highest ranking private in the Union army.
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CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART I
From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, every President but one served in the Civil War. Some compiled exceptional records of ability and courage, rising through the ranks to high commands. Learn how they made a difference in this important sturggle, and how the experiences shaped their political fortunes afterwards.
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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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