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Louisiana Purchase

April 5, 2021 11:52

Group Of Eight (G8)

April 4, 2021 17:34

Attendees give Hitler the Nazi salute during the nation anthem, Oct. 9, 1935. They were meeting at the Kroll Opera in Berlin. Editorial credit: Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com

What Is Authoritarian Government?

March 25, 2021 02:33

What Type Of Government Does China Have?

March 18, 2021 02:34

Puppet governments have existed in the past and continue to exist even today.

What Is A Puppet Government?

March 15, 2021 01:26

ohn Wilkes Booth leaning forward to shoot President Abraham Lincoln as he watches Our American Cousin at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. 14 April 1865.

10 Famous World Leaders Who Were Assassinated

For important figures throughout history, there has been the risk of assassination attempts and, in some cases, assassination.

January 22, 2021 15:50

Ford served as president from 1974 to January 1977. Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com

Which President Survived Two Assassination Attempts?

Gerald Ford, who served as the 38th President of the United States, survived two assassination attempts in the same month.

January 22, 2021 15:45

Engraving of the assassination of President Garfield by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881.

Assassination Attempts on US Presidents

There have been successful assassinations or failed assassination attempts on 16 US presidents.

January 22, 2021 15:44

Despite repeated assassination attempts, Hitler survived till he took is own life. Eva Braun, his wife for 40 minutes and long-term companion, also committed suicide with him.

Famous World Leaders Who Were Almost Assassinated

For as long as there have been leaders in human history, there have been attempts to assassinate them. Here are some famous world leaders that were almost assassinated.

January 22, 2021 15:40

10 Close-Calls Of Civilians Trying To Assassinate An American President

Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, and George W. Bush, each faced multiple failed assassination attempts while they were in office.

January 22, 2021 15:36

Due to his perceived failures at handling sectional divisions in the country that precipitated the Civil War, James Buchanan is often ranked as the worst U.S. President.

The 10 Worst Presidents in the History of the United States

Based upon numerous rankings throughout the years, these men have been seen in unflattering lights time and time again.

January 18, 2021 15:53

Alaska's welcome sign. Image credit: Ingo70/Shutterstock

When Did Alaska Become A State?

January 12, 2021 13:39

Which Countries Were First To Elect Women Leaders?

December 28, 2020 11:51

Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. Editorial credit: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com.

List Of Prime Ministers Of Spain

A list of the Prime Ministers of Spain since 1975.

December 22, 2020 11:39

Who was President During World War II?

August 29, 2020 14:08

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America's Most Generous Presidents

August 1, 2020 14:41

The NATO insignia with its member countries' flags. Image credit: Maxx-Studio/Shutterstock

Why Is Finland Reluctant To Join NATO?

July 29, 2020 13:51

Closest Elections In US History

July 22, 2020 10:46

Flags of Hong Kong and China. Image credit: Daniel Fung/Shutterstock.com

Understanding The Relationship Between Hong Kong And China

June 29, 2020 15:18

Abraham Lincoln Statue detail at Lincoln Memorial - Washington DC, United States. Image credit: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock.com

Presidents Who Did The Most To Improve Black Rights

June 27, 2020 23:10