Dwight David Eisenhower, also known as “Ike” or “Duckpin,” served as the United States’ thirty-fourth President from 1953 to 1961. His administration spanned the Cold War Period events, as well as Space and Cold War Arms Races. He was a member of the Republican political party, which influenced his presidency’s domestic and … Read more
In this article, you will discover Herbert Hoover’s political and economic opinions. President Herbert Hoover was a Republican who adhered to conservative politics and economic ideals. These values had a significant impact on how he governed America, especially during the Great Depression. Laissez-Faire Economics Herbert Hoover had a deep-seated belief in the … Read more
From 1921 to 1923, Warren G. Harding served as the United States’ twenty-ninth president until dying of a heart attack. While Warren Harding was not implicated in any wrongdoing, his presidency was overshadowed by some of his cabinet members and other government officials’ criminal activities. Warren Harding was a prominent newspaper publisher … Read more
The Democratic Party nominated Wood Wilson for the 1912 U.S. presidential election with widespread support behind him and his popularity as the governor of New Jersey. Woodrow Wilson, famous for his antitrust legislation, founding the Federal Reserve System, served as the United States president from 1912 until 1921. Between 1892 and 1932, … Read more
Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 who served as the twenty-third president of the United States of America from 1889 until 1893. Despite his numerous unsuccessful attempts for the office, he won against the incumbent president Grover Cleveland. He was famous because of his “front porch” campaign, where he did … Read more
James Abram Garfield served as the twentieth president of the United States of America in 1881 until he was assassinated after six and a half months in service. An educator by profession, he entered politics as a Republican in 1857 and became the Ohio State Senate representative. Besides being involved in politics, … Read more
Ulysses S. Grant was the fifth general elected as president. He had sworn to Justice Salmon P. Chase on March 4, 1869, as the eighteenth president of the United States of America after defeating Democrat Horatio Seymour in 1868 Presidential election. He was the next president who served for two terms after Andrew … Read more
Franklin Pierce assumed his presidency despite mourning over the tragic loss of his son, Bennie few months before his inauguration. He delivered a twenty-minute memorized inaugural speech without any notes on March 4, 1853. His wife became estranged towards him, and because of the personal tragedies he dealt with, he was distracted … Read more
James Buchanan served as the fifteenth president of the United States of America from 1857 until 1861. He was a Democrat from Pennsylvania and was inaugurated on March 4, 1857. During his tenure, he presided over a rapidly dividing nation; thus, he failed to understand that Northern states would never accept any … Read more
Following President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth and died on April 15, 1865, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency Andrew Johnson, is the vice president, was also targeted on that fateful night; however, his killer failed to show up. A couple of hours after Abraham Lincoln’s death, Andrew Johnson swore … Read more
Before Millard Fillmore became the thirteenth president of the United States of America, his first political career was in the Anti-Masonic Party and was associated with Henry Clay. Elected as the vice president of Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore assumed the position after the president’s unexpected death on July 9, 1850. As Zachary … Read more
Dubbed as “Old Rough and Ready,” Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States of America, implemented several acts and policies which were still used until today, including cheap postage. Hailed as a national hero because of the battles he fought and won gave Zachary Taylor a broader perspective and view … Read more