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Explore the history of politics, where power, ideology, and leadership defined the strategies that shaped nations and civilizations across the ages.

5 Events That Characterized Cold War Détente
5 Events That Characterized Cold War Détente

Détente refers to the easing relations between the Soviet Union and the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Key Issues in US Presidential Elections Throughout History
Key Issues in US Presidential Elections Throughout History

What have been the biggest and most intense issues during the United States presidential elections? Are they unique to each election cycle, or are some issues recurring?

The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections
The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections

Swing states have played a crucial role in United States presidential elections for much of American history, particularly in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

All the Governments in Exile in WWII (and Where They Went)
All the Governments in Exile in WWII (and Where They Went)

Seeking international recognition amid the German occupation, European governments-in-exile coordinated resistance efforts in foreign countries to regain sovereignty.

Leahy Law: Context, Overview, & History
Leahy Law: Context, Overview, & History

How did the Cold War lead to the passage of the Leahy Law?

The Thirteenth Amendment: Abolishing Slavery in the USA
The Thirteenth Amendment: Abolishing Slavery in the USA

The Thirteenth Amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States but left exceptions that still impact the country.

Power Players: 4 Vice Presidents Who Shined Beyond the President
Power Players: 4 Vice Presidents Who Shined Beyond the President

How often does a president’s running mate go on to eclipse him? Here’s a look at the vice presidents who went on to shine!

What Was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
What Was the Teapot Dome Scandal?

While most Americans have heard of the Watergate scandal, the original “gold standard” for federal corruption goes to the 1920s bribery scandal known as Teapot Dome.