What An American Presidential Funeral Is Really Like
The U.S. military and government notably unite for a rare state event; a presidential funeral. Here is what an American presidential funeral is really like.
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How Fleetwood Mac's Don't Stop Became Bill Clinton's 1992 Campaign Song
Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" held a certain nostalgia for the Baby Boomer generation that Clinton hoped to win over during his 1992 presidential campaign.
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How Mike Lindell And Donald Trump Became Connected
This is how Mike Lindell -- aka the MyPillow guy -- and former president Donald Trump became connected.
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Questionable Things About Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Post-presidency, Jimmy Carter is known as a man with a golden heart, but it hasn't always been rosy. Here are some questionable things about his presidency.
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Meet Georgia Gilmore: The Cook Who Fed The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is filled with memorable names. But one name you might not have heard of is Georgia Gilmore,
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What Happens To The Turkeys After Being Pardoned By The President?
Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the United States president pardons a turkey. In other words, the turkey is spared from becoming a meal
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Who Was Donald Trump's Grandmother, Elizabeth Christ Trump?
Former President Donald Trump comes from a lineage of strong business minds. His grandmother, Elizabeth Christ Trump, was no exception to this familial trait.
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Questionable Things About George H.W. Bush's Presidency
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States of America, serving from 1989 until 1993.
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The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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Who Were Donald Trump's Parents?
One of the important aspects of Donald Trump's public image is his wealth, something that has family history, dating back for generations of Trumps.
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The Donald Trump And Mike Pence Feud Explained
The relationship between Mike Pense and Donalt Trump has been both contentious and amicable, culminating in a falling out after the 2020 election.
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The Reason Running For US President Costs So Much
Money makes the world go 'round, or so says the song, and rarely is that more evident than when examining the costs associated with running for U.S. president.
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Did Pocahontas Have Any Children?
Pocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
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Only One US President Was Successfully Elected In Non-Consecutive Terms
Should Trump win in 2024 and subsequently be inaugurated in 2025, he would be the second person to serve non-consecutive terms in office. Here's the first.
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Has Anyone With A Criminal Record Ever Been Elected President Of The US?
You might assume that someone with a criminal record would be disqualified from running for president. However, a convicted criminal can still run.
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Black Panther: The Real-Life Inspirations For Wakanda
Wakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Refused To Participate In A Thanksgiving Tradition
Thomas Jefferson wasn't opposed to Thanksgiving for the food, the politics, or the history lesson the event portrayed. Here's the real reason.
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Questionable Things About Barack Obama's Presidency
Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.
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The Most Famous Manhunts In American History
For centuries, searches for criminals were run by the military. But more recently, law enforcement has taken on many of the most notorious manhunts in the U.S.
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The Mystery Of Why South Korea's Former President Has To Give Up His North Korean Dogs
In November 2022, the status of two political pets made headlines in South Korea. They were a gift to South Korean ex-President Moon Jae-in.
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How Richard Nixon's Most Infamous Speech Happened At The Happiest Place On Earth
Much of Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by his infamous controversies. Here's the story of his most infamous speech and where it took place.
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Here's Why People Think John Quincy Adams Had A Pet Alligator
Anyone who becomes famous enough will eventually find their personal history is a mixture of fact, fancy, and head-shaking "Where did that come from?"
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The Only Memory Of Over 80 Native American Tribes Lives On In Edward S. Curtis' Photography
In the first decades of the 20th century, Edward Curtis set out to create a photographic and audio archive of Native American life and culture.
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Inside Ava Gardner's Decades-Long Commitment To The Civil Rights Movement
Ava Gardner was known as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but she was also known for her decades-long commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy As The 'Conservation President' Is Well-Earned
President Theodore Roosevelt was a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete, in addition to his accomplishments as a historian, scholar, and public servant.
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Why The Crazy Horse Monument Hasn't Been Finished
A monument to Crazy Horse, the famed Native American who defeated General Custer. Here's why the giant monument to Crazy Horse hasn't been finished.
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Why The Cherokee Nation Might Finally Get A Congressional Seat
It's no secret that numerous treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government went unfulfilled. The Cherokee Nation is working to change one point.
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