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Disturbing Facts About the Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth
When Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth, struck on the evening of April 14, 1865, he left little doubt as to his identity. The murderer leaped from the President’s box to the…
American History
Brutal Facts About Arkansas’ Elaine Massacre
The racial divides in the United States have a long and troubled history, beginning with slavery in the American colonies…
American History
40 Facts About the History of Impeachment (And The Presidents Who Couldn’t Escape Its Fate)
Impeachment seems to be the big word of the day, especially considering that Donald Trump is arguably the most controversial…
American History
The 8 Worst Speeches in Modern Political History
Plato once wrote that we should be suspicious of persuasive speakers. He was in a perfect position to judge. Throughout…
Civil War
Today in History: First Vote to Impeach Andrew Johnson Fails (1868)
U.S. politics in the years after the American Civil war were very volatile. Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency when Abraham…