Only one U.S. president has an entire era named after him. And it's not Washington, Kennedy, Roosevelt or Lincoln. The man who holds that distinction …
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Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
While all presidents seem to wax and wane in the public consciousness, Jackson's name pops up regularly. Why does a president who died in 1845 haunt contemporary political discourse? Plus, 10 bizarre moments in presidential elections and more presidential history.
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The 19th-century historian Henry Adams once said of Ulysses S. Grant — beloved Civil War general, 18th president of the United States, and a frequent …
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Family dynasties in U.S. politics are not uncommon. Do the names Roosevelt, Kennedy and Bush ring any bells? But the original family dynasty was …
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