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Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia. more...
Sebastiao de Melo, son of a country squire became the most powerful man in Portugal more...
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Biography of Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell grew up as a scrappy loner who found himself through judo. For 12 years, he represented Colorado as the only Native American in the U.S. Senate. more...
Governor Huey Pierce Long of Louisiana
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Bonnye Good
Reminiscent of today's economic debates, Long hoped to use heavy spending to lift Louisiana's economy with progressive building projects and prioritized education. more...
Despite scandals and marital problems Bill Clinton has managed to become one of America's political powerhouses culminating in Bill's nomination to presidency. more...
George Bancroft, better known as a preeminent historian in the 1800's, got actively involved in politics of the Jacksonian era and beyond. more...
President John Tyler's Second Marriage
By: Linda N. Riggins
On June 26,1844 President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner. He was 54, she was 24. Tyler was the first American president to wed while in office. more...
Frances Perkins, First Woman Cabinet Member
By: Penny White
Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman. Such was the case with Frances Perkins in the Franklin Delano Roosevelt years. more...
Barack Hussein Obama Biography
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. Through many great decisions he rose to the top of the heap politically. more...
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