Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, promoted Atoms for Peace at the United Nations General Assembly in order to ease Cold War...
Category : Politics
Frederick Douglass
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Douglass quickly became known for his powerful oratory skills and his eloquent writing. He became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement, delivering impassioned speeches...
Andrew Young Jr
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Andrew Young Jr. was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a distinguished member of Congress, a trailblazing mayor of Atlanta, and a respected...
The Million Man March
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The Million Man March was a historic event that took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Nation of Islam leader...
Ku Klux Klan
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Ku Klux Klan is either of two distinct U.S. hate organizations that have employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda. One group was founded...
Compromise of 1877
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Immediately after the presidential election of 1876, it became clear that the outcome of the race hinged largely on disputed returns from Florida, Louisiana, and...
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine. The...
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution
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The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, abolished slavery in the...
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Lyndon B. Johnson, born on August 27, 1908, and passed away on January 22, 1973, was an American politician who served as the 36th President...