The First Prohibition of Alcohol
In the 1850s, the temperance movement scored a short term victory by passing prohibition in 13 states, a little known dry period in American...
Rare, Unusual College and University Nicknames
Many universities and colleges share common nicknames such as Eagles, Tigers, Lions, Warriors, Bulldogs or variations of them. Others have names that are truly...
Supreme Court Judge of Pennsylvania
He was a poet, lawyer, and judge. Throughout his life, Brackenridge caused controversy with his political views. His great desire was to be successful...
Hoover’s Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to...
National Historic Landmarks Before World War II
On August 21, 1935, Congress passed the Historic Sites Act, allowing the National Park Service to designate National Historic Sites and expand its holdings.
In...
You’re Fired!
Many of those in favor of term limits cite the unfair advantage enjoyed by the incumbent in any political race. This is especially true...
Ladies of the Press Recorded the 19th Century
As the 19th century progressed, the presence of women in America's papers and magazines was well-established. Their work spread across a wide spectrum of...
Vice Presidents Returned to Office
Only four vice presidents that filled out the term of a deceased chief executive would win reelection in their own right and all four...
The Great Secretaries of State
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping...
Birth of an Anchorman: The Ethical Example of Walter Cronkite
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
Just as Henry Ford was born to assemble...