Booker T Washington And George Washington Carver Had A Complicated Partnership
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver were two Black titans of education. While working at Tukeegee they actually irritated each other quite a bit..
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The Untold Truth Of Thomas Jefferson
There have been some pretty great Americans in the rather short timeline of the United States of America, and some of the best have become president.
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The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son
Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
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Who Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The Ousted President Of Sri Lanka?
What is now the nation of Sri Lanka has over 2,500 years of recorded history, but few of those years are as turbulent as recent events that are unfolding.
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What Would Happen If A Former US President Went To Jail?
Commanders-in-chief have been accused of committing specific crimes, and things have progressed as far as impeachment on four occasions in American history.
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Inside John Quincy Adams' Unusual Skinny-Dipping Routine
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual skinny-dipping routine, going skinny-dipping every morning. This was Adams' skinny-dipping routine.
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Can A Sitting US President Go To Jail?
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden all share something in common: all four have faced calls for their imprisonment. But could it happen?
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Why Thomas Jefferson Once Requested A Dead Moose Be Sent To Him
It's said you never ask a rancher how many cattle they have. The general idea did not seem to apply between nations around the American Revolution.
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Inside Douglas MacArthur's Words Of Warning To President Kennedy
The voice of experience isn't always heard, even when lives -- perhaps even nations -- hang in the balance. Add to that a historical "what if?"
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Rutherford B. Hayes' Final Words Were Packed With Meaning
Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.
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Where Is George Washington Buried?
George Washington -- the man who won the American Revolution, the first president of the United States -- surely as revered in death as he was in life.
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The Tragic 1885 Death Of Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.
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Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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President Calvin Coolidge Had An Unusual Woodland Pet
It's not at all unusual for the First Family to bring pets with them when they move into the White House. Other times, pets arrive later, as gifts.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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John F. Kennedy's Father Allegedly Had Affairs With These Two Hollywood Icons
Depending on who you believe, the Kennedy men have a reputation for romantic affairs with film stars. The apple, it seems, fell not far from the tree.
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What Most People Get Wrong About Thomas Jefferson's Last Words
Thomas Jefferson's last words are widely believed to have been "this is the Fourth of July," but reality may be different. Here's what he may have said.
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What Really Happened When Donald Trump Tried To Trademark 'You're Fired'
Catchphrases are funny things. Whether it's a comedian's punchline after the punchline, or a memorable phrase from a commercial, they offer instant recognition.
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The Biggest Landslides In US Presidential Elections
Presidential elections can be some of the most contentious times in American politics. Here are the biggest landslides in U.S. presidential elections.
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President James Garfield's Gut-Wrenching Final Words
James Garfield had a fairly unremarkable presidency, but he was one of the few presidents to be assassinated in office. These were his final words.
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Do Living US Presidents Actually Get Along?
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
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Here's What William Henry Harrison Did During His Month As President
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
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Bill Clinton's Haunting Memory Of His Stepfather Is Quite The Eye-Opener
We're probably past the days when a candidate talks about being born in a log cabin. That doesn't mean chief executives didn't have challenges growing up.
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How A Cartoon Voice Actress Made Richard Nixon's Enemies List
Voice acting always seems like a pretty solid gig. No costumes, no memorizing lines, no makeup. Show up, read the words. What could go wrong?
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US Presidents Who Ran Unopposed In Their Elections
The United States prides itself on its robust arena of political debate, but it wasn't always that way. Years ago, two presidents ran for election unopposed.
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