Proof that the Mongols weren’t so barbaric after all
As Genghis Khan lay dying in August 1227, he commanded his heir, Ögedei, to continue the mission of conquest. During his ...
The French Revolution Offers a Warning About Presidential Immunity
L egal experts across the political spectrum expressed alarm when the U.S. Supreme Court, ruling on Donald Trump’s claims to ...
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Presidential history: US presidents under the Articles of Confederation
From 1781 to 1789, the Articles formed an alliance among the 13 founding ... the Articles created the strongest confederation ...
The Judges Who Serve at Trump’s Pleasure
The Founders abhorred a judiciary more loyal to the Crown than to the rule of law. But now the independent system they ...
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America’s Electoral College: Six Surprising Facts About the Who and How
Surprising facts about the Electoral College's origins and evolution—and just who is an elector—to ponder alongside giving a watch to One Person, One Vote? on PBS.
On This Day: Founding Fathers sign Constitution
On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the ...
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Explaining tariffs to the consumer: More than just a political debate.
If you’re one of the kajillion who watched the recent presidential debates, you saw Kamala Harris and Donald Trump throwing ...
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution is expected to fetch millions at auction. Get an up close look
Bids start at $1 million for this copy of the Constitution signed by Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Continental ...
On this day in history, September 19, 1796, President George Washington issues his Farewell Address
President George Washington issued his Farewell Address on this day in history, Sept. 19, 1796. He spoke proudly of the new ...
Celebrate our nation’s founding with Constitution Week
The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our country as it establishes the basic structure of the ...
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Belpre Historical Society highlights the importance of local history
The Belpre Historical Society represents The Farmers Castle Museum and maintains a majority of the history of the city with ...
Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel
At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the ...