Tag: USA
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A Mount Rushmore of Assassinated American Presidents
Throughout history, many world leaders have fallen victim to assassinations — from Julius Caesar to Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Yet in the modern era, few nations have endured this tragedy as often as the United States of America. Here, we look at the “Mount Rushmore” of assassinated American presidents — four heads of state whose lives…
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46 Presidencies, 45 People: Unbelievable Presidential Facts
From George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 to Joe Biden’s administration today, the presidency of the United States has been filled with remarkable stories, unusual traditions, and a fair share of oddities. While 45 different individuals have held the office, the official presidential count stands at 46 thanks to Grover Cleveland’s two non-consecutive terms. Across more…
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Top 10 Presidential Election Landslides in U.S. History
Though it may seem a bit foreign in today’s era of politics, there was a time when candidates running in presidential elections would secure overwhelming victories both in the Electoral College and the popular vote — results often referred to as election landslides. Many of the candidates who achieved such wins enjoyed a sense of…