14 U.S. Presidents Who Didn't Survive 10 Years After The End Of Their Presidency
Some former U.S. presidents didn't have long to enjoy retirement. Here are 14 U.S. presidents who didn't survive 10 years after the end of their presidency
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Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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The Only Former American Presidents Still Alive
For only the third time in U.S. history, there are five former U.S. presidents alive at the same time (as of February 2023). Here's who they are.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Jimmy Carter's Grandson
For the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, the year 2015 was a time of deep celebration but also of immense mourning.
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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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Etta James' Relationship With Malcolm X Explained
Singer Etta James' life was rough around the edges, but for a time she turned to the Nation of Islam and took inspiration from Malcolm X.
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How Earth, Wind & Fire Became Symbols Of Black Emancipation
Earth, Wind & Fire became famous for producing catchy music, but is also an iconic band that became a symbol of Black emancipation.
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Questionable Things About Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
Successor to JFK, his reputation was nearly ruined by his adventures abroad and at home. Here are some questionable things about Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.
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The Scottish Ballad That Mirrors The Relationship We Know Of John Smith And Pocahontas
The relationship between John Smith and Pocahontas has become famous through the Disney movie adaptation, but it might all be based on a Scottish ballad.
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The Tragic Story Of The Reverse Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape, but another network was working parallel. Here's the tragic story of the Reverse Underground Railroad.
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Croaker, Virginia: The Home Of An Unsettling Tourist Attraction Full Of Presidential Busts
America is littered with kitschy roadside attractions. However, one defunct attraction in Croaker, Va. has had a flourishing afterlife that outshone its origin.
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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The Many Names Of Pocahontas And Their Meanings
Pocahontas, who was part of the Powhatan Confederacy in southeastern Virginia, is an early American heroine. Here are the many names she went by in her life.
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Diane Sawyer And Richard Nixon's Relationship Explained
Diane Sawyer and Richard Nixon had a close relationship when she worked for him as a press aide. Here's their relationship explained.
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The Navajo's Most Horrific Legend, Skinwalkers
The Navajo's most horrific legend, skinwalkers, are unique from other cryptids in that they are evil entities that pretend to be your loved ones.
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The Scandalous 1979 Death Of Ford Administration Vice President Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller died of a heart attack in 1979.
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Black Nationalist Leader Marcus Garvey Read His Own Obituary Shortly Before His Death
Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey read his obituary before his actual death, when it was accidentally published in a newspaper.
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Elon Musk And Donald Trump's Tumultuous Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are two of the world's most controversial figures, and since they both have enormous power, their paths have intertwined.
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President Eisenhower's Battle With Conservative Conspiracy Group The John Birch Society
Public figures, particularly national leadership, are the subject of all manner of risk -- sometimes physical, but sometimes of a cruel, personal nature.
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The Deadliest Disaster In Every State
Disasters of all kinds have shaped the histories of their respective states in America. These are the deadliest disasters in every U.S. state.
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Did The Reagans Use Astrology To Make Presidential Decisions?
By the standards of the American presidency, Ronald Reagan's was a strange one filled with a number of idiosyncrasies. So did he really lean on astrology?
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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