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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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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The Only US Presidents To Die In Office So Far
Though their supporters might think otherwise, presidents are human beings, flesh and bone, subject to stress and biology -- sometimes fatally.
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This American President Had 15 Children, The Most Of Any So Far
Politicians are frequently judged on a wide array of factors, including their experience, their positions on crucial issues, and their family life.
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The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president.
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Inside Ghislaine Maxwell's Friendship With Bill Clinton
As tragic details of the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case continue to unfold, connections are being discovered with powerful individuals.
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How Steve Bannon's Political Views Were Influenced By Jimmy Carter
A nation's leaders are people of influence, not only at home, not only on the global stage, but also making a difference in the lives of individuals.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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The Longest-Married American President In History
The longest-married president in U.S. history is Jimmy Carter, who has been married to Rosalynn Carter for over 75 years. This is their story.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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Questionable Things About Gerald Ford's Presidency
Most know the 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford as Richard Nixon's successor. Here are some questionable things to happen after he took his place.
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President Zachary Taylor's Final Words Before His Death
President Zachary Taylor met an untimely death due to cholera (or perhaps other causes). These were Taylor's final words before passing away.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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The Completely Unexpected Pallbearers At Ulysses S. Grant's Funeral
The funeral ceremonies for national leadership can often say as much about a country as about the individual being remembered for their service.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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James Madison's 200-Year-Old Flute Now Shares A Unique Connection To Lizzo
Music is often described as the universal language, which speaks when words are insufficient. Music can span centuries, as Lizzo recently demonstrated.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents, According To Historians
The 2021 C-SPAN survey ranked all former presidents in several areas. Here are the six best and six worst presidents of the United States, according to C-SPAN.
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Questionable Things About Donald Trump's Presidency
Donald Trump's presidency was high on public scandals, widely maligned by the press, and full of controversial decisions.
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The Tragic Childhood Of President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, for which he was forced to resign, but this is his lesser-known tragic childhood.
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Questionable Things About Richard Nixon's Presidency
Richard Nixon was one of the most controversial presidents in United States history. These are some questionable things about Richard Nixon's presidency.
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President Biden's Message To King Charles Conveyed American Admiration Of The Queen
World leaders can have a unique bond with one another, as individuals whose daily challenges cannot be imagined by the ordinary citizens they govern.
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What We Know About The Monstrous Vehicle Joe Biden Might Be Taking To The Queen's Funeral
When Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, it set into motion Operation London Bridge — a series of protocols to be followed in the event of her death.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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Queen Elizabeth Only Invited One US President To Meet With Her After He Left Office
Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 after 70 years on the throne. During her time she met 13 presidents, but only one after he had left the White House.
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The Only American President Queen Elizabeth Never Met During Her Reign
Heads of state often interact with one another, often in person, both formally and informally. For Queen Elizabeth, one American president was the exception.
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