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US Vice Presidents Who Went on to Become President (TEST)1

The office of vice president—the second‑highest position in the executive branch, and first in the constitutional line of succession—might seem like a good launching pad for a politician with aspirations of attaining the nation’s highest office. But relatively few vice presidents—just 15 of the 50 who served between 1789 and 2021—became president, and eight of […]

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The office of vice president—the second‑highest position in the executive branch, and first in the constitutional line of succession—might seem like a good launching pad for a politician with aspirations of attaining the nation’s highest office. But relatively few vice presidents—just 15 of the 50 who served between 1789 and 2021—became president, and eight of […]

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7 Trailblazing American Women Entrepreneurs

Starting a new business has rarely been an easy endeavor. But throughout much of American history, female entrepreneurs faced especially daunting obstacles. They couldn’t open bank accounts in their own names, obtain a loan—or even vote. Still, some tapped family connections, sussed out unique business opportunities and beat the considerable odds. The businesses these women […]

5 Groundbreaking 19th‑Century African American Artists

Despite the virulent racism of their time, these talented African American artists found success—and left lasting legacies.

The Campus Walkout That Led to America’s First Black Studies Department

In late 1968 at San Francisco State College, African American students led a 133‑day on‑campus strike, the longest of its kind in U.S. history. One of their primary goals was to force the school’s administration to establish the nation’s first Black Studies department. Prior to the strike, the university had briefly offered a smattering of […]

How Yellowstone Became America’s First National Park

Yellowstone’s stunning natural beauty inspired the 19th‑century push to set aside the land, where Indigenous people had been present for millennia.

What Was the Role of FDR’s ‘Black Cabinet’?

Led by Mary McLeod Bethune, this informal network of advisors was the first group to press for civil rights from within the federal government.