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Ohio can claim to be the birth place of 7 U.S. presidents. When Presidents Day comes around each year , Ohio has plenty to celebrate for sure

Presidents Mania is a game that you can play to learn the U.S. Presidents. This game goes through every President up to the 41st.

It's odd that more investigations aren't made into the strong possibilities of five past U.S. Presidents having African DNA. Then again, it shouldn't be all that surprising considering that interbreeding between whites and blacks in the 1800's was secretly common...

Skowrenek proposed an alternative model to thinking about presidential leadership. In his model, presidencies can be characterized in terms of political "regimes" that are driven by both ideology as well as the historical context.

This is the second part of my article on the vice presidents. This part focuses on the men who have served during the 20th century and beyond.

The state of New York is the birth place of 4 American Presidents. Come Presidents Day why not celebrate by visiting one or more of the birthplaces of these American leaders born in the Empire State.

Have you noticed that John McCain's wicked sense of humor has gone stagnant ever since he started his campaign? Perhaps he'll end up losing the title now of being the funniest potential President and the crown being retained by Ronald Reagan...

Presidents of the United States are entitled to vent their frustrations at some point or another. In history, you'll see that a lot of Presidents did it in different ways and not so cut and dry as people expect John McCain to do when he starts getting into bulldog mode...

5 black presidents in America

A record of the military service of the U.S. Presidents

The last time I checked ex-presidents were people, too. Therefore, like everyone in this country, according to the Constitution, an ex-president has the right to free speech,too.

Funny how so many conservative Presidents were much more liberal in college, and how so many liberals began as conservatives. Then there's George W. Bush who hasn't changed his opinion on anything since he was five years old.

The second part of an artcle on Presidental trivia This one on 20th Century Presidents

A little trivia about the Presidents who served from 1792 to 1901

A look at American history and the conflicts between the President and Congress, including some rationale about the separation of powers

While a lot of people know of Fred Travalena as an impressionist who has appeared before presidents and Fortune 500 companies, they don't know about the man who overcame cancer or dedicated Christian who fights for the unborn.

Are the deaths of seven American Presidents from Harrison to Kennedy the work of a curse placed upon the Great White Father by Tecumseh?

Massachusetts is the birthplace of a number of American Presidents. No wonder it has some excellent ideas for celebrating Presidents Day in 2008

Because George Washington and several other U. S. presidents were born in Virginia, local residents and tourists here will find a wealth of interesting ways in which to celebrate Presidents Day in 2008

The State of Illinois is the final resting place of one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Even before there was a holiday called Presidents Day this state paid tribute to the memory of this fallen leader.

The United States Mint plans to honor four more of our former Presidents with coin releases in 2008.

This history article provides background on the great presidents, from Washington to Roosevelt.

From the very beginning, the Marine Band had a special relationship with the presidents. That relationship continued to develop during the next half century, from President James Madison to President James Buchanan, just before the Civil War.

Having lived to see about 25% of this country's Presidents, I can and will recall a brief list of words, one-liners and oversimplifications about each one. This parallels the political process and politicians in general. What will YOU recall about them?

Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush were presented with the Frederick D. Patterson Award, the highest award given by the United Negro College Fund, for the philanthropic work the pair did after Hurricane Katrina.

"Grading" of these famous presidents is done by using the 1-10 Kellerman scale, and finally an overall grade of A-F.

Two scholars have competing theories to the Office of the Presidency. Friedenberg in his book "Sold to the Highest Bidder" argues that money plays a large role in the presidency and that democracy is undermined as a result.

It almost seemed surrealistic when the President of the United States and the President of Iran made their cases heard before the full assembly of the United Nations today.

One of the Marine Band's closest relationships was with President Abraham Lincoln. This fact may surprise many people because Lincoln is widely associated only with the Civil War, not with cultural matters like music.

These five men give the office of President a bad name.

It's time to do away with the single president system. READ WHY INSIDE.

When they were buried, both President Ford and President Reagan before him got a respect that had been denied them in life. Will it be so for another Republican President?

Barack Obama follows such sinister presidents (from both parties) as Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush (the First), Bill Clinton, Harry Truman, Herbert Hoover, and James Garfield.

Weird facts about Presidents and their cars

What role can the public play in a president's efforts to get Congress to pass legislation? What kinds of circumstances have made for successful presidential-congressional relations?

To oppose the President just because your a democrat and he is republican is stupid and they are not representing the people of their state. Their pettiness and stupidity should never be allowed in office.

This article outlines and reviews Williamsburg, Virginia's Presidents Park.

Sometime in the future, five reviled American Presidents meet in Purgatory, where they have to expiate their sins. Alas, they're having a tough time of it. This quarrelsome quintet consists of Warren Harding, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

U.S. Presidents say the darndest things. Here are some great quotes by recent U.S. Presidents.

The Presidents of the United States came onto the scene during a time when it seemed that any band, any style could break and become massively popular.

Abraham Lincoln, lauded as one of our greatest Presidents and an American hero. Here are some things every American should know.

This describes the failures of some of our presidents, but in spite of their failures they have succeeded

The comparison to John McCain's melanoma scares and possibly FDR's are interesting to compare, considering McCain is older than FDR was in 1944. It was that year, though, when rumors abound Roosevelt was diagnosed with malignant melanoma...

A look at the Top Five Presidents portrayed in movies

Presidential Profile is a program that will teach you about the presidents through games. In this program you will find games like Jeopardy, Word Search, Memory, and more.

Presidents from a 100 different universities around the country have formed an initiative to study the effects of lowering the drinking age to 18.......

In addition to being historic leaders and role models, our former presidents were (apparently) also comedians.

Oliver Stone's W may be the first film about the life of a President while he's still in office. How would it compare with the other movies about the Presidents of the last 60 years?

All about impeachment and presidents

UFO sightings are reported by Americans from all walks of life. Some UFO witnesses have even been Presidents Of The United States like Jimmy Carter & Ronald Reagan. Here's the lowdown on the unexplained flying objects famous politicians have witnessed.

A brief survey of the 5 worst Presidents in United States History and what made their infamous presidencies so bad.

The following is events in Daytona Beach and Oak Hill this Presidents Day weekend for families to enjoy together.

Here is a look at the top things you can do to celebrate Presidents Day.

This education Presidents Day craft is a fun puzzle perfect for all ages of kids to make.

Nowadays the third Monday in February is usually known as Presidents' Day, a holiday honoring two great American presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today's modern holiday has some pretty humble roots and plenty of interesting American tidbits.

These are the ten worst Vice Presidents in United States history

Tempting tidbits on the 19th Vice Presidents

Roy A. Barnes is a fan of Presidential history. With that in mind, here are ten of his favorite quotes from past Presidents before Congress.

Five of our Presidents were never elected, and one (Ford) was never even elected Vice President. Here are the rankings from worst to best.

During the years 1897 to 1929, covering the presidencies of William McKinley to Calvin Coolidge, the role of Marine Band music in the White House continued to evolve, including the addition of a new kind of youthful popular music--ragtime.

While many people perhaps don't care what other people know about them--another large segment of society are too aware of handwriting analysis, how people can read it, and worry endlessly that their vices can be exposed to any stranger well-versed in the process...

1. George Washington (1789-1797) Fact: George Washington never went to college. 2. John Adams (1797-1801) Fact: John Adams died on the same day as Thomas Jefferson.

JFK's health history is detailed here.

During the years 1865 to 1897, covering the presidencies of Andrew Johnson to Grover Cleveland, the history of the Marine Band was marked mainly by the tenure (1880-92) of the band's most famous director, John Philip Sousa.

Answers to a two-part trivia quiz by Elliot Feldman, former Match Game/Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy Online

On a recent visit to the Westfield Meriden Shoppingtown Mall in Meriden, CT, also known as the Meriden Square, I was able to speak with several representatives of the U.S. Mint regarding their latest mission in bringing history alive.

The trend towards equality of opportunity at American colleges and universities now embraces even the president's office. These three women are people you should know that have risen to this challenge.

In light of criticism against Jimmy Carter for badmouthing George W. Bush, there have been prior examples of such breaches of presidential etiquette

How do we gauge a president's personality based on the kind of Christmas music he liked? From Washington to Kennedy, here's a look.

Activities and Recipes for Home Schooling Families

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. I thought it was interesting to write about Stroke and the American Presidency

A look at the first son of a former President to become President himself.

What is the best way to deal with the problem of college campus underage drinking? Is it to stiffen penalties?

John McCain - at 5' 7" - is a relatively short man. Barack Obama - at 6'2" - is a relatively tall man. Does history reveal something about electing taller candidates?

The irony is probably too strong when a left-handed person leans right politically. But there's been numerous cases like that in the U.S. Presidency. It makes one start to wonder if Lefties are destined to do something great (that doesn't always end well)...

It is hard to believe that the first president of the twentieth century served more than 100 years ago. On this President's Day I would like to recall the men who served during the last century.

The world was shocked this week to learn of the tragic death of Bat Boy, the strange half-human, half-bat, whose amazing story first came to light in the now-defunct Weekly World News.

The Root of our economic recession is based on our trade deficit, which is caused by American companies outsourcing to foreign countries, which is fueled by NAFTA, CAFTA, and our other free trade agreements.

A comprehensive ranking, top to bottom, of the leaders of The Free World.

Dick Chaney's role in current White House is the exception to the American historical role.

America has produced only one iconic image, the cowboy. Politicians are still slapping on chaps and riding horses in an attempt to look like Marshall Dillon.

Here are ten questions to test your knowledge of the Presidents.

Chester A. Arthur is one of those little-known Presidents. His story is fascinating however. It is that rare story of redemption in politics. And get this: he was a Republican! Republicans and redemption; how rare can it get?

Across the country, college presidents are signing the Amethyst Initiative. Read on to discover what the Amethyst Initiative is and why it is getting so much attention.

What Have American Presidents Said About the Voting Process? Let's examine some quotes on votes, or comments on the American electoral process, from some of those who have actually served as President of the United States.

In America, we lump all Presidents - good, bad or indifferent - for one day.

There hasn't been much talk about the old Curse of Tippecanoe lately, despite a long track record of Presidents elected on the zeros being befallen with death. With George W. Bush who was elected in 2000, it may be a completely different curse...

Four presidents of the United States had at least part time residences in Albemarle County and they are now open to the public. Albemarle County is also rich in natural wonders you can see from the ground or the sky.

Have some fun with your kids creating these Presidents Day activities.

The U.S. Mint is releasing the third in the series of Presidential $1 coins. This coin will feature Thomas Jefferson. To celebrate the release they also gave out a survey about Presidential facts, most Americans knew very few of the answers regarding our Presidents.

Fidel Castro has been in power in Cuba for a near half century, outlasting nine American presidents. As he nears 80 years old this month, the future of Cuba remains a question.

This is an article about the present state of rapp music. The question that many fans are asking is , are artists' trading in their integrity and creativity for the almighty dollar?

After Presidents Jefferson and Madison, the U.S. was in decent shape. they needed a plan for foreign policy. James Monroe's Monroe Doctrine gave them just that.

Stamp collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by many people, from presidents and kings to children all around the world. Also known as philately, stamp collecting is a popular pastime that provides many educational benefits.