The 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, was a remarkable man whose life was full of achievements and challenges. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1913, he grew up to be an accomplished athlete, playing football for the University of Michigan and later for the Green Bay Packers. However, it was his political …
Get ready to learn about one of the most iconic US Presidents in history! Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, was an ambitious and complex figure who served his country from 1969 to 1974. Born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California, Nixon was a trailblazer in foreign policy initiatives, including …
Meet Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, famously known as LBJ. Born in the heart of Texas in 1908, he grew up in a small agricultural community and worked as a teacher before pursuing his passion for politics. Johnson’s political career started as a member of the House of Representatives and …
John F. Kennedy, or JFK as we all know him, was a true American icon. He made history as the 35th President of the United States, serving the nation from January 1961 until his tragic assassination in November 1963. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1917, JFK was a man of many firsts. He was the …
Dwight D. Eisenhower, also known as “Ike,” was a legendary figure in American history, who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Born in Denison, Texas, on October 14, 1890, he spent his formative years in Kansas. Before his presidency, Eisenhower had a remarkable military career, graduating from the …
The world of big orders is a fascinating one, spanning across sectors and industries that showcase the vast scale and intricate complexity of global commerce. Let’s dive into some jaw-dropping examples that will leave you in awe. Picture this: Saudi Aramco, the colossal oil titan, placing an order worth a mind-boggling $50 billion. They teamed …
Harry S. Truman, an iconic figure in American history, served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Born on May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri, Truman grew up in a farming family, instilling the values of hard work and perseverance that would later shape his presidency. As President, Truman played …
Meet Franklin D. Roosevelt, affectionately known as FDR, the 32nd President of the United States who led the country from 1933 until his passing in 1945. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest U.S. presidents in history, having played an instrumental role in shaping the country during some of its darkest moments. Born …
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, led a life of remarkable achievements despite facing early adversity. Born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa, Hoover lost his parents at a young age. However, he refused to let his circumstances define him and went on to attend Stanford University, where he earned …
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, was a man of quiet strength and unwavering principles. Born on the Fourth of July in 1872 to a family of Vermont farmers, Coolidge rose to national prominence during the Boston Police Strike of 1919. His calm and steady leadership during the crisis earned him a …
Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States, lived an extraordinary life that began on November 2, 1865, in the small town of Blooming Grove, Ohio. Despite growing up in a modest family, Harding’s ambition and determination led him to become the owner of the Marion Daily Star in 1884, where he honed …
Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, was a man of great conviction and vision. Serving in office from 1913 to 1921, he left an indelible mark on American history with his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and democracy worldwide. During his presidency, Wilson ushered in a wave of domestic and foreign policy …
William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, was a man of many talents. His legal expertise and dedication to the rule of law were evident throughout his career, and he served as a judge, Solicitor General, and Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt before assuming the presidency himself in 1909. Taft’s …
Theodore Roosevelt was not only a famous American president, but also an influential figure who left an indelible mark in the history of the United States. Born in the bustling city of New York in 1858, Roosevelt grew up in a wealthy family. Despite being a sickly child who suffered from asthma, he never let …
Step back in time with me to the late 1800s, where William McKinley was born and raised in Niles, Ohio in 1843. Despite his humble beginnings, McKinley had a strong determination to succeed, which led him to become a schoolteacher before enlisting in the Union Army during the Civil War. After the war, he pursued …
Grover Cleveland, a man of many accomplishments, was the only president in US history to serve non-consecutive terms. He held office twice, from 1885-1889 and then again from 1893-1897, during a time of tremendous change and upheaval. During his second term, Cleveland had to navigate a series of crises, including a brutal economic depression, labor …
Step right up and meet Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States! Born into a family of political powerhouses in North Bend, Ohio in 1833, Harrison had big shoes to fill as his grandfather, William Henry Harrison, was also a U.S. President, though his tenure was cut short after just one month due …
Grover Cleveland was more than just another name in American political history. He was a trailblazer, a leader who dared to challenge the status quo and push for change. Born in 1837, Cleveland grew up in upstate New York and worked as a lawyer before entering politics. He served as the Sheriff of Erie County …
Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, left an indelible mark on American history. Born in Fairfield, Vermont in 1829, Arthur grew up in a humble family that struggled to make ends meet. Despite his financial hardships, Arthur was determined to pursue his education and attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, …
Meet James A. Garfield, the brilliant scholar who rose to the rank of Major General and became the 20th U.S. President. Born in Ohio in 1831, Garfield was a true prodigy who became a teacher at only 17 years old. He later pursued law and served in the Union army during the Civil War, where …
Get ready to travel back in time to learn about one of America’s most influential leaders! Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States, was a man of many talents and accomplishments. Born on October 4, 1822, in Delaware, Ohio, Hayes was the fifth child of a farmer and a schoolteacher. He attended …
Hollywood during the mid-20th century was a hotbed of political activism, with filmmakers and actors actively supporting left-wing causes. But this era, also known as the Red Scare, was marked by anti-communist sentiment in the United States, leading to many Hollywood figures being accused of being communist sympathizers. The Hollywood Ten, a group of screenwriters …
Get ready to be inspired by one of America’s most fascinating figures! Ulysses S. Grant was a man of many talents, from his distinguished military career to his groundbreaking work as the 18th president of the United States. Born in Ohio in 1822, Grant began his journey as a soldier at the United States Military …
Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was no ordinary politician. Born in North Carolina in 1808, Johnson started his career as a tailor before entering politics. He had no formal education, but his passion for serving the people was unmatched. He served as a member of the Tennessee state legislature in the …
The Secretary of State Antony Blinken came to Wellington New Zealand to conduct business, but also to show support for the USA Women’s FIFA Team. While here he had a meet and greet at the U.S. Embassy. Here is a photo of him speaking, but also a Secretary of State coin.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America, was a remarkable leader who steered the nation through one of its most challenging periods. Born in a humble log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln’s childhood was marked by poverty and limited education. Nonetheless, he possessed an insatiable thirst for knowledge and taught …
James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, had a remarkable career in public service. Born in Pennsylvania in 1791, he studied law and ventured into politics, serving as a Congressman, Senator, Minister to Russia, and Secretary of State. However, his presidency was not without controversy. From 1857 to 1861, Buchanan was at the …
Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, was a man who lived and breathed politics. Born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1804, he was raised in a family that was deeply involved in the political scene. Pierce was an intelligent and ambitious young man who graduated from Bowdoin College in 1824 and went …
Get ready to be transported back in time to learn about the life and legacy of Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States! Born in a humble log cabin in New York, Fillmore was the son of a farmer and was largely self-taught. Despite his humble beginnings, he became a teacher before studying …
Step back in time to the late 1700s, where a young boy named Zachary Taylor was born into a family of wealthy plantation owners in Orange County, Virginia. Growing up, Zachary had no inkling of the great heights he would ascend to one day. In 1808, Taylor joined the U.S. Army, beginning his illustrious military …
