Why Andrew Johnson Pardoned Abraham Lincoln's Attempted Assassin
On March 1, 1869, President Andrew Johnson issued a pardon to Samuel Arnold, one of the men found guilty of a conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln.
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The Truth About George Washington Carver's School On Wheels
It was the die-hard pursuit of his education that provided George Washington Carvver the opportunities to succeed in life.
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The Truth About Lewis' Time As Thomas Jefferson's Secretary
Meriwether Lewis served as Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary before embarking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro considers himself the president of Venezuela, yet the U.S. and more than 50 other nations refuse to recognize him as such.
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Did Abraham Lincoln Own Slaves?
One question about which there is little ambiguity is whether or not President Abraham Lincoln ever owned slaves.
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This Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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The Shady Way George Washington Kept Slaves His Entire Life
George Washington, America's first president, was a slave owner like many of his fellow Founding Fathers and other wealthy farmers of his time.
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Why George Washington's Second Term Was A Nightmare
Here are some of the challenges George Washington faced during his turbulent second term as president of the United States.
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Here's Where George Washington Lived Instead Of The White House
Many people might be surprised that the place was not always called the White House, which became the official name during President Theodore Roosevelt's term.
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This President Was One Of The Mexican-American War's Harshest Critics
One American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
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The Reason John Adams Once Pardoned A Man For Treason
President John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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Ronald Reagan's Most Controversial Presidential Pardon You've Never Heard Of
Ronald Reagan had a reputation of being a law-and-order president, but one of his final presidential pardons may surprise you. This is why is was controversial.
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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How A Trip To Barbados Changed George Washington's Life
Catching a serious disease isn't usually the path to political success and military glory but George Washington may have won the war thanks to a family trip.
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The Truth About George Washington's Single Mom
Not a lot of information is available regarding Mary Washington, and most stories simply rely on George Washington's descriptions of her. So who was she really?
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Here's How Many Slaves George Washington Actually Owned
George Washington, the first U.S. president, had owned slaves since he was 11 years old, when he inherited 10 slaves after his father died in 1743.
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The Korean War Was The First Time A US President Did This
The Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
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Joe Biden And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
The relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
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Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
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Here's What Happened When Barack Obama Broke Royal Protocol With The Queen
U.S. Presidents have been known to make royal gaffes when meeting Queen Elizabeth — even the cool and collected President Barack Obama broke from protocol.
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Who Was History's Richest President?
The skills that make for a career in politics can also translate into the private sector, and many throughout history were already wealthy when elected.
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Here's What We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Donald Trump
The queen stayed "diplomatically mum" about what she thinks of the 45th president of the United States, who is the 12th sitting president she's met since 1951.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Richard Nixon's Relationship
She has reigned during the administrations of 14 U.S. presidents, starting with Harry S. Truman and going all the way through Joseph Biden.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Sketchy Brother
Think your siblings are embarrassing? They've probably got nothing on Jimmy Carter's brother, Billy — the man who brought us Billy Beer and a Libyan scandal.
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