Politicians

Woodrow Wilson rose in Democratic politics to the presidency by balancing support from the conservative machine bosses and the progressive wing of the party.

Dec 12, 2009 - William L. Wunder

Did President Barack Obama learn his polished political skills at the artsy West Coast college?

Dec 6, 2009 - Martin Hickes

Was the President's laid-back style forged at the lotus-eating Occidental College?

Dec 6, 2009 - Martin Hickes

Franklin Roosevelt used Theodore Roosevelt as a model to shape his political career and personality. At the very least they shared remarkable similarities.

Dec 5, 2009 - William L. Wunder

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.

Oct 28, 2009 - Ruth Hull Chatlien

Reminiscent of today's economic debates, Long hoped to use heavy spending to lift Louisiana's economy with progressive building projects and prioritized education.

Oct 22, 2009 - Bonnye Good

Despite scandals and marital problems Bill Clinton has managed to become one of America's political powerhouses culminating in Bill's nomination to presidency.

Oct 18, 2009 - Brandon Marcel Cherry

George Bancroft, better known as a preeminent historian in the 1800's, got actively involved in politics of the Jacksonian era and beyond.

Oct 15, 2009 - William L. Wunder

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.

Oct 11, 2009 - Linda N. Riggins

Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman. Such was the case with Frances Perkins in the Franklin Delano Roosevelt years.

Sep 28, 2009 - Penny White

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. Through many great decisions he rose to the top of the heap politically.

Sep 26, 2009 - Brandon Marcel Cherry

Harry Truman commanded an artillery battery in WWI with determination, bravery, and fine leadership.

Aug 28, 2009 - William L. Wunder

Canada's first Prime Minister born in the twentieth century, Pierre Elliott Trudeau did much for his country, guiding it through the Cold War.

Aug 21, 2009 - Sara McCleary

FDR cultivated the political techniques he used as President during his school years, his work in state and national government, and his run for Vice President in 1920.

Aug 16, 2009 - Heather Strong

The Baron de Bastrop was a tax collector who ran to the United States with a price on his head, changed his name, and helped bring Anglo-Americans to Mexican Texas.

Aug 2, 2009 - Darla Sue Dollman

Churchill was part-American, was born in a cloakroom, suffered a childhood lisp and was a terrible scholar. The war leader could, however, do a good gorilla imitation.

Jul 7, 2009 - James Parsons

Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.

Jun 3, 2009 - Matthew Pizzolato

Pitt was the youngest ever serving Prime Minister at the age of 24 and one of the longest in its role. He served during difficult times including the French Revolution

May 27, 2009 - Jo Lamb-White

Herbert Hoover's background as a self-made man and international humanitarian qualified him to lead the nation but events swiftly neutralized his leadership competence.

May 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

Woodrow Wilson overcame childhood learning woes and became the only U.S. president to hold a PhD. He was an economic reformer and the grandfather of the United Nations.

May 24, 2009 - Heather Strong

Sam Houston, soldier and revolutionary, lived among the Cherokee, served as governor of Texas and Tennessee, and played a vital role in the founding of Texas.

May 23, 2009 - Darla Sue Dollman

Serving in the Congress as well as a three-term Ohio governor, Rutherford B Hayes was a war hero, highly educated, and a viable candidate for the presidency in 1876.

May 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Jack Kemp served nine years in Congress. He ran for President and Vice President . He died May 2, 2009 and was awarded the country's highest civilian honor in July 2009

May 3, 2009 - Jan Czech

Karl Marx founded a controversial political theory that had serious effects in the twentieth century. His vision of 'utopia' was appealing though impossible.

Apr 30, 2009 - Jeanie Turner

The second Earl Grey was one of England's great reforming Prime Ministers during the early years of the nineteenth century.

Apr 12, 2009 - Lisa Sanderson