How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president? Explained by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Question 54
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Inside the Vault: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
During the 1858 US Senate race, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas held seven debates from August through October. Despite losing the election to Douglas, Lincoln rose from local Illinois politician to national prominence. In...
Inside the Vault: Destruction of the King George III Statue in 1776
How did New Yorkers react to the Declaration of Independence? Learn more about the destruction of the King George statue and the reception of the Declaration of Independence in New York City with Dr. Benjamin Carp of the CUNY...
William Sturkey - "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero"
William Sturkey is an associate professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. Order The Ballad of Roy Benavidez at the Gilder Lehrman Book Shop We receive an affiliate commission from every purchase through the link...
"Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln"
As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own...
Celebrating American Historical Holidays
Recognizing and celebrating historical holidays—from memorializations of monumental American figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. to remembrances of events like Juneteenth—offer entry points for a deeper exploration of the pivotal...
Inside the Vault: Baseball during World War II
How did World War II impact baseball? How did baseball affect wartime morale? Over the course of the war, Americans witnessed beloved players like Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio serve overseas. However, the nation’s pastime...
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers. Explained by Marc delaCruz Cast member from Hamilton Question 67
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