George W. Bush, born in 1946, served as the 43rd president of the United States. He remained in office from 2001 to 2009. As a member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. Born into the Bush family, George had a long line of people … Read more
It is a rarity that a First Lady reaches almost the same level of popularity as her husband. Jackie Kennedy managed to do it. But Eleanor Roosevelt did it first. These two are among the most popular women in history. And among the most influential as well. What made Eleanor Roosevelt so popular? For starters, … Read more
Christopher Columbus completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Until his death, he didn’t know what he accomplished. Columbus thought he was making a trip to the Old World (Asia and Africa), yet he discovered the New World, Americas. The 15h century explorer started the Spanish colonization in the New World. But that is one … Read more
Michael Jordan needs no introduction. He is one of the most famous and recognizable athletes in the world. Along with Tiger Woods, he is also in a rare company of billionaire athletes. Many kids call him only MJ, his nickname while playing in the NBA. Jordan won six titles in the NBA, broke many records, … Read more
Born March 1767, Andrew Jackson was an American soldier and statesman. He served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before serving as president, he gained fame as a general in the United States Army. He served in both houses of the US Congress. Jackson wanted to advance the rights … Read more
Born William Jefferson Clinton in August 1946, Bill Clinton served as the 42nd president of the United States. He remained in office from 1993 to 2001. Before his presidency, he served as the governor of Arkansas and as attorney general of Arkansas. Clinton is a member of the Democratic Party. Many refer to him as … Read more
Michelle Obama came into the spotlight as the wife of the first African-American US president, Barack Obama. But during her time in office, she managed to spread her influence outside of the presidency. Some experts in the US even believed she would run for the 2016 elections. But that didn’t happen. Nevertheless, Michelle Obama has … Read more
Born in March 1933, Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist. She served as an associate justice of the US’s Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in September 2020. President Bill Clinton nominated her, replacing retiring justice Byron White. At the time, many viewed her nomination as a moderated consensus-builder. But … Read more
Born in 1757, Alexander Hamilton was an American statesman, politician, military commander, lawyer, banker, and economist. When you talk about the Founding Fathers of the United States, his name usually goes unnoticed. Most people think of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. But Hamilton is right up there with them. Hamilton had a huge influence as … Read more
Born in 1941, Bernie Sanders is an American politician. He has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. From 1991 to 2007, he served as US Representative for Vermont’s at-large congressional district. Bernie has managed to stay an independent politician for many years. Despite showing support for the Democratic Party, he … Read more