Tensions ran high when President Wilson quashed the return of the former president’s Rough Riders.
In 70 days in 1917, President Wilson converted from peace advocate to war president.
The legendary actor stumped and even wrote speeches for the 32nd president.
As the new administration seeks to fill a vacancy on the Court, a look back at the forgotten mid-19th century battles over the judiciary.
Designed to link the downtowns, it has provided a surprising lift to poorer neighborhoods along the route.
Perhaps Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the forgotten engineer, will be in the sequel to Hamilton.
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A quirk of a 19th-century Congressional resolution could allow Texas to split up into five states.
