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Author: Leonard Burgess

As a child, Leonard Burgess was fascinated by politics. At 13 years old, he wrote his first politics article, years later, he is still following his passion.
8Nov By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

How to Become a Politician in 7 Easy Steps

Arguably one of the most thankless and reviled jobs in the world, politicians are integral to 1. Have an Interest 2. Get Life Experience 3. Join a Political Party 4. Court Your Political Party 5. Get a Mentor 6. Start Small 7. Work Your Way up
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11Oct By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

Remembering The Business Plot: When Wall Street Tried to Overthrow The President

When Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler testified before the McCormack-Dickstein Committee about the Business Plot - an alleged coup d'état to remove President FDR from office, backed by America's business leaders - no one took him seriously. Indeed, most assumed it was a hoax as it seemed like such a far-fetched idea for someone to suggest, not to mention that Butler had no hard evidence to back up his allegations. Despite this, Congress felt it had to investigate Butler's claims and eventually came to the conclusion that whilst they couldn't prove if the plot was anywhere near execution, they concluded that it had at least been talked about - if even in jest. Over the ensuing eight decades, the Business Plot, otherwise known as the Wall Street Putsch or the White ...
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4Oct By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

Why James Roosevelt Was The Most Influential First Son Ever!

When it comes to the First Family, it's not uncommon for the sitting president to give their grown children cushy jobs in the White House, yet James Roosevelt - the son of President FDR - was arguably the most important of them all. Serving as the official Secretary to the President from July 1937 to November 1938, James went on to become a decorated Marine Corps officer during WWII, successful businessman, Chairman of the California Democratic Party, congressman and UNESCO delegate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life James Roosevelt II was born in New York City on December 23 1907 as the second of six children born to lawyer (and the future 32nd President of the United States) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and his wife, Eleanor. Bor...
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How Albert Gore Sr. Became The Last Liberal Southern Democrat
6Sep By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

How Albert Gore Sr. Became The Last Liberal Southern Democrat

Though overshadowed by his more famous son and namesake, during his time in office, Albert Gore Sr., was one of those politicians who went from unknown to national celebrity seemingly overnight. Gain national fame after he publicly decried the Southern Manifesto (a document produced by members of the Democratic Party in 1956 opposing racial integration in public places), Gore quickly became known as the "Architect of the New South". Yet when it actually came to civil rights, Albert Gore Sr., simply known as Al Gore before the rise of his more famous son, had a checkered past both voting for it and against it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life The man who would later go on to be known as Al Gore (and then Al Gore Sr. before the ris...
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How Sargent Shriver Became America’s Unsung Hero!
23Aug By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

How Sargent Shriver Became America’s Unsung Hero!

Though his name has seemingly been lost to history, Sargent Shriver was arguably one of the most important politicians of the 20th Century, even more so than FDR or Ronald Reagan, and that's ironic - he never wanted to be a politician... A lawyer by trade, Sargent Shriver only entered the dirty world of politics by virtue of who he was married to: Eunice Kennedy, a member of the famed Kennedy political dynasty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Robert Sargent Shriver Jr. was born on November 5 1915 in Westminster, Maryland, as the second son of Robert Sargent Shriver Sr., a stockbroker, and his wife, Hilda (who also happened to be his second cousin). His family was of mixed Scottish and German ancestry, descended from German immigran...
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Roosevelt Family: How One Dynasty Created Two Legendary Presidents (From Two Different Parties!)
12Jul By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Analysis

Roosevelt Family: How One Dynasty Created Two Legendary Presidents (From Two Different Parties!)

Whether you love them or hate them, it's hard to deny that FDR and Teddy Roosevelt aren't loved by their respective parties. Indeed, it's not just a name they share, but also blood, with both being prominent members of the Roosevelt family of New York. Whilst other political families like the Kennedys and the Bushes have only served one party, the Democrats and Republicans respectively, a split in the Roosevelt family have led them to produce two presidents for both of the two major parties! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Origins of The Family Although there are theories that the modern-day Roosevelts can trace their origins back to the wealthy land-owning Van Rosevelts of Oud-Vossemeer that originated in the 15th century, a lack of record k...
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Bush Family: The Most Successful Dynasty in American Politics!
5Jul By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Analysis

Bush Family: The Most Successful Dynasty in American Politics!

When it comes to US political families, the Kennedys take the cake. Yet, the Bush family are arguably more successful, having produced two presidents, a vice-president, two congressmen and two governors - much more than the Kennedys ever did! Indeed, whilst the Kennedys can claim to be America's most prominent political dynasty, the Bushes are far more successful, both as businessmen and as politicians... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Origins of The Family Although the Bush family goes back much further, the first Bush ancestor is John Bush Sr. who was born in the town of Messing, in Essex, England around the year 1510, passing away in 1590. Fast forward to his son, John Jr. (1535-1595), his grandson, Reynold (1566-1603), the Bush family a...
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15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!
17May By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!

Today, Ulysses S. Grant is remembered for being the 18th President of the United States, between 1869 and 1877. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Ulysses S. Grant? Grant's presidency presided over a rather tumultuous time in US history - reconstruction. As far as his presidency is concerned, Grant's has historically been viewed as one of the worst, yet, recent years have seen the public come to view his presidency as one of the better ones we've had to date! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Gifted With Horses The man who'd eventually become President Ulysses S. Grant, would be born to a tanner (a leather maker) and his wife in Ohio, on April 22 1827. As with many children of his day, a young Ulysses was taug...
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15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!
26Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!

Today, Adolf Hitler is one of the most hated men to have ever held political office (and that's saying something!) This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Adolf Hitler that everyone should know? Regardless of your political views, we can probably all agree that Hitler was a truly horrible human being. Not only did he lead Germany down the path that led to WWII, he also systematically eliminate six million Jews and other "undesirables" in the holocaust. As such, much has been written about his life so that future generation (eg. you and me) don't ever make the truly horrible decisions that Adolf Hitler did... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Poor But Lived The High Life As with many famous world leaders, Hitler w...
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15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!
12Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!

Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States between 1953 and 1961. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower? Today, Eisenhower is ranked among the greatest presidents this country has ever had, owing mostly to Eisenhower's dynamic nature as a politician and world leader... Eisenhower's presidency presided over some of the most turbulent times in US and international politics, such as McCarthyism, the U-2 spy plane incident and the launch of the first Soviet satellite, Sputnik. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. "Dwight" Wasn't His Name Today, we remember the 34th president's name for "Dwight David Eisenhower" or more commonly "Dwight D. Eisenhower." However, technically "Dwig...
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