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Politics in History

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

Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War
Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War

In 1889, a dispute between Italy and Ethiopia over conflicting versions of the Treaty of Wuchale led to the First Italo-Ethiopian War.

A Complete List of US Presidents in Order
A Complete List of US Presidents in Order

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and Removal
The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and Removal

If a US president is unable to handle the rigors of the office, can he be removed? The 25th Amendment, crafted after 1963, lays the rules for presidential removal.

6 Great Political Compromises That Shaped America
6 Great Political Compromises That Shaped America

The story of the United States is one of political compromise regarding the very principle the nation was founded on: that all men are created equal.

5 Crimes Henry Kissinger Committed in Latin America
5 Crimes Henry Kissinger Committed in Latin America

Henry Kissinger was a highly controversial diplomat involved in some of the most deeply consequential actions taken by the US in 20th-century Latin America.

What Is an Ideal Government? A Philosophical Approach
What Is an Ideal Government? A Philosophical Approach

An ideal government is a complex balance of diverse philosophies aiming to meet human needs while adapting to societal changes.

The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters
The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters

Does where you live matter more than who you vote for?

Voter Turnout and Political Ideologies in the US: An Overview
Voter Turnout and Political Ideologies in the US: An Overview

Have Americans always been active voters and politically active? Did “liberal” and “conservative” always mean what they do now? Here’s a look at America’s historical political landscape.