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How Rose Kennedy Lived to 104 And Became The Matriarch of The “American Royal Family”!

9Aug

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History

How Rose Kennedy Lived to 104 And Became The Matriarch of The “American Royal Family”!

The Kennedy family has often been called the American royal family due to their dynastic role in politics, with five generations of the family having held political office of some kind. Arguably, most of this has been due to Rose Kennedy, the family's matriarch. Living to the ripe old age of 104, Rose Kennedy oversaw the family's affairs from 1914 (when she married into the family) to her death in 1995, witnessing the family go from a powerhouse in the state of Massachusetts to the presidency. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life The woman history would remember as Rose Kennedy was born as Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald on July 22 1890, as the eldest of six children born to the future Mayor of Boston, John F. Fitzgerald and his wife, Mary Jose...

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

28Jun

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Analysis

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

During the mid-20th Century, the Kennedy family were the most prominent political family in the US. Yet, within only a few decades, the Kennedys had lost a great deal of their influence, with the family being a shell of its former self. At its height, one Kennedy sat in the White House, another was Attorney General, whilst another sat in the Senate. Today, not a single Kennedy sits in political office - a first since 1946! This begs the question, what went so wrong for the Kennedys? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aristocratic Origins During their heyday, the Kennedy family were called the "American royal family" by the press. Interestingly, there's evidence that suggests the Kennedys have royal blood in their veins... According to gene...

15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!

7Jun

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History

15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!

Today, the French Revolution is remembered for having created the basic fundamental principles of a modern Western liberal democracy. This got me thinking what are some interesting facts about the French Revolution? Lasting between May 1789 and November 1799, the French Revolution would expand the rights of the peasant class (also known as the Third Estate before the revolution) greatly, and mark the beginning of the end for France's Bourbon monarchy... In its place, France would see the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, before the Bourbon Restoration in 1814, and the subsequent rise of Napoleon III (the nephew of Napoleon I) before becoming a republic in 1870. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Louis XVI Was a Reformer Today, we tend to remembe...

15 Unbelievable Facts About Buckingham Palace!

29Mar

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15 Unbelievable Facts About Buckingham Palace!

Today, Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous residences in the world, being the official residence of the British monarch. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Buckingham Palace you need to know?! Whilst Buckingham Palace is most famous for being the official residence of the queen, it is also an office building, having almost 1000 staff members. Each year, it also attracts millions of tourists from around the world. If you time your visit right, you may even be able to get a guided tour around the palace too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. The First Inhabitant Wasn't Royalty In 1698, British poet and politician, John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, would acquire the land that Buckingham Pala...

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

15Mar

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History

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

John F Kennedy, more commonly known by his initials, JFK, served as the 35th President of the United States, between 1961 until his assassination in 1963. This got me thinking: What are some facts about John F Kennedy? Today, JFK is often remembered as being one of the best presidents the US has ever had. His short presidency would be quite intriguing, seeing both the Cuban Missile Crisis and Bay of Pigs Invasion, both of which he was criticized heavily for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. The Kennedy Family John F Kennedy was born to Joseph P Kennedy Sr. and his wife, Rose Fitzgerald. At the time of his birth, John was born into the upper echelons of Massachusetts society, coming from one of the wealthiest families in the state. Ken...

15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

22Feb

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History

15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous British political figures in history. Even over years after his death, he is still revered by the public. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Winston Churchill? Most famously, Winston Churchill served as Britain's prime minister from 1940 until 1945, mere months before then end of WWII. Churchill would also serve as the prime minister again, between 1951 to 1955. Even today, we can still see Churchill's legacy. Primarily, this is through the Conservative Party's use of one nation conservatism, which Churchill's father helped to create, and something Churchill would popularize! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Descended From Nobility If you're familiar with Briti...

8Feb

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History

15 Amazing Facts About Richard Nixon!

Richard Nixon is arguably one of the most hated presidents of recent years. The Watergate Scandal that ended his presidency is still one of the worst presidential scandals to date. However, before the presidency, Nixon was an accomplished politician. He had a distinguished career as a Californian Congressman and US Senator, later on, he also served as the Vice-President too! This got me thinking: What was he really like? What are some interesting facts about Richard Nixon besides just the Watergate Scandal he is remembered for? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. He Was an Avid Musician As with many parents, Nixon's mother wanted Nixon to learn how to play the piano. As such, Nixon would practice every afternoon on the family's upright pian...

15 Fascinating Facts About Ronald Reagan

18Jan

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History

15 Fascinating Facts About Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan served as the 40th President of the United States, serving between 1981 to 1989. This got me thinking, what are some fascinating facts about Ronald Reagan? Today, Ronald Reagan is remembered for his socially conservative policies, many of which are still enshrined in law today! On top of this, Reagan gave his name to Reaganomics, perhaps the most famous fiscally conservative policies ever. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. "Dutch"? Practically every president gets a number of nicknames, both from other politicians and from the American public. For Reagan, his most famous nickname was that of "Dutch". Unlike Martin Van Buren's very similar nickname, the nickname was not as a result of Reagan's ancestry. Where Van Buren's was D...

7Dec

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Analysis

15 Tallest Presidents in History!

At one point in time, being considered tall was a sign of wealth, and therefore power. Over time, the US has had some incredibly tall presidents. This got me thinking, who are the tallest presidents we've ever had? History has shown us that the tallest presidential candidates are often the ones that win. Even before the invention of things like the TV, height was often one of the leading factors in who became president. This is a trend that has similarly continued in recent years as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. John Tyler John Tyler is the "shortest" of out tall presidents. Nevertheless, compared to many of our shortest presidents, the tenth president was a giant! In total, he stood at 6 ft (183 cm). In 1840, John Tyler sto...