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 …
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Herbert Hoover Led a Life of Remarkable Achievements Despite Facing Early Adversity
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 was a Man of Quiet Strength and Unwavering Principles
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 …
William Howard Taft was Dedicated to the Rule of Law
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 a Famous American President
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 …
William McKinley was Known for his Unwavering Support for the Gold Standard
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 …
Benjamin Harrison Born into a Family of Political Powerhouses
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 Vetoed More Bills than any other President in History
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 …
James A. Garfield the Teacher, Major General, Lawyer, Politician, and President
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 …
James Buchanan has a Reputation as a Mediocre President
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 …
James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States
James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, was a true American hero. Born in Virginia in 1758, he fought alongside the legendary George Washington in the Revolutionary War. But his accomplishments didn’t stop there. Monroe served as a diplomat in France, Spain, and Great Britain, honing his diplomatic skills and gaining invaluable experience …
James Madison the Fourth President of the United States
James Madison, a man of great intellect, was one of the key architects of the United States of America. Born in 1751 in Virginia, Madison received his education from the prestigious College of New Jersey, which is now known as Princeton University. He was a master politician and played a pivotal role in crafting the …
Thomas Jefferson the Third President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson was a true American trailblazer, who left an indelible mark on the fabric of American history. Born in Virginia in 1743, Jefferson was more than just the third President of the United States, he was an accomplished planter, lawyer, and revolutionary. His involvement in the American Revolution and his role as the principal …
John Adams the Second President of the United States
John Adams, a name that echoes through the halls of American history, played a pivotal role in the country’s quest for independence from Great Britain. He was a man of many talents, serving as the second President of the United States, a lawyer, and a politician. Born in 1735 in Massachusetts, Adams attended Harvard University …
Ted Nugent Speaks About Democrats
“My God, listening to these Democrats and watching the hate on their faces is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen in my 71 years. Every rotten nasty allegation they make against this President is what they are glaringly guilty of themselves! Indescribable rotten humanity! How much more of this runaway corruption and criminal …
Putin’s Speech on Feb. 04, 2013
This is one time our elected leaders should pay attention to the advice of Vladimir Putin…. how scary is that? On February 4th, 2013, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, addressed the Duma (Russian Parliament) and gave a speech about the tensions with minorities in Russia: “In Russia live Russians. Any minority, from anywhere, if it …
Why Are Men Never Depressed?
What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put.The garage is all yours.Wedding plans take care of themselves.Chocolate is just another snack…You can be President.You can never be pregnant.You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.You can wear NO shirt to a water park.Car mechanics tell you the truth.The …
They Sent My Census Form Back
In answer to the question, ‘Do you have any dependents?’, I put … ’12 million illegal immigrants, crack heads, unemployable bastards, the cast of The Jerry Springer Show, 140,000 people in our 133 penal establishments in California, leftovers from Katrina, half of Mexico, much of the Congress & staff, most of the Senate and a …
Banking on a Bet: The Curious Case of Round Testicles and Square Bets
An elderly woman walked into the Bank of Canada one morning with a purse full of money. She wanted to open a savings account and insisted on talking to the president of the Bank because, she said, she had a lot of money. After many lengthy discussions (after all, the client is always right) an …
Walking Eagle
President Barack Obama was invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation two weeks ago in upstate New York. He spoke for almost an hour about his plans for increasing every Native American’s present standard of living. He referred to his time as a U.S. Senator and how he had voted for …
New Truck
I bought a new Chevy Avalanche And returned to the dealer yesterday Because I couldn’t get the radio to work. The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated. ‘Nelson,’ the salesman said to the radio. The radio replied, ‘Ricky or Willie?’ ‘Willie!’ he continued and ‘On The Road Again’ Came from the speakers. Then …
An Actual Craig’s List Personal AD
To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2009-05-27, 1 :43 a.m. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacke t that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for …
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