Lady Bird's Hidden Role in LBJ's Choice
President Johnson shocked the nation when he announced he would not run for a second full term—but t...
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The First Cabinet Member Impeached
Mayorkas' impeachment follows William Belknap's, who was accused of "prostituting" his office.
The First Televised Presidential Debate Isn't What You Think It Was
Many people think of the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate. But some argue the first televised presidential ...
The History Behind Kamala Harris Breaking the 191-Year-Old Record for Tiebreaking Votes
Vice President Kamala Harris broke John C. Calhoun's record for most tiebreaking votes cast as Vice ...
The Forgotten History of the Japanese Balloon Bomb That Killed Americans in World War II
This is not the first time balloon incursions have been of concern to the American public.
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Making the Christmas Classic 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
Margaret O'Brien shares her recollections of working with Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli—and why...
Mike Pence and the History Behind the Jan. 6 Committee
Historians react to former VP Mike Pence's saying it would be "unprecedented in history" for him to ...
Children of Classic Christmas Movie Stars Share Memories of Their Parents' Beloved Films
The children of Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Natalie Wood, Judy Garland and more on special memories o...
How Elkton Became the Marriage Capital of the East Coast
Elkton, Md., was one of the busiest "marriage mills" due to its geography and the lack of a waiting ...
Charlie Brotman Talks to TIME About His 16th Inauguration
It marked his 16th time, for 11 different Presidents.
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Playing Baseball During a Pandemic: What Happened in 1918
Boston Red Sox historian Gordon Edes called it “the most joyless World Series ever"
During the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the White House Stayed Silent
President Wilson never uttered a single public statement about the pandemic, which killed about 675,...
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