At the time of the Civil War, 1860, about 40% of the United States were in Western territories. The Civil War set the stage for the development of the West.
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The recent election of Donald Trump has stimulated talk of eliminating the Electoral College. Trump lost the popular vote by about 2% but received 57% of the electoral votes.
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D-Day was not the only attack launched in June, 1944.
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Who Won the Lincoln / Douglas Debates?
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Ever wonder what May Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Mayday, mayday, mayday have in common?
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The first Presidential baseball player and fan!
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Lincoln returned to his Law Practice after his Congressional term ended in 1849, but events in the country brought him back into politics.
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Lincoln first entered national politics in 1840 by making speeches in support of William Henry Harrison, the Whig candidate for President
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Abraham Lincoln - Part 1 - The Early Years - a look at Abraham Lincoln’s life from birth through his 8 years of service in the Illinois State Legislature.
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James Buchanan was President from Lincoln’s election until his inauguration 4 months later in March, 1861. During that time Southern States seceded from the Union. Shortly after Buchanan left office, the Confederates attacked Fort Sumter, starting the Civil War
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President James Buchanan supported the Dred Scott decision, considered the worse decision in the history of the Court.
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Howard Schultz may run for President as a third party candidate. There have been several third party candidacies that have received significant votes.
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The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is just the latest in a long line of confirmation fights.
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Read about Peter Jackson’s amazing World War I documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old.
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If there was any chance of preventing the Civil War, it was lost during President Pierce’s administration.
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