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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.

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.

Before the White House: Who Really Was America’s First President?
Before the White House: Who Really Was America’s First President?

After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was unanimously elected the first president of the United States in 1789.

The Impact of NASA’s Shuttle-Mir Program on Space Exploration
The Impact of NASA’s Shuttle-Mir Program on Space Exploration

In the 1990s, Russia and the United States worked together on the Shuttle-Mir program. Here’s how it paved the way for space exploration today.

What Were the Political Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?
What Were the Political Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?

Many wonder why such strong sociopolitical tensions exist in the Middle East. One major factor is the eight-year Iran-Iraq War, the largest industrialized war since WWII.

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.

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.