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The Interesting Political Life of Leland Stanford: More Than Just Railroads And Universities
17Jan By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

The Interesting Political Life of Leland Stanford: More Than Just Railroads And Universities

Today, Stanford University stands as a testament to Leland Stanford's business acumen. And though he is best remembered for his founding of the university in his son's name and his railroad empire, he also had a particularly interesting political career too. Indeed, as the eighth Governor of California and the first Republican to hold that office, Stanford presided over a politically significant - and not to mention turbulent - time in the young state's history, one whose legacy can still be seen today, over 130 years later! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Amasa Leland Stanford, better known to his friends as simply "Leland" was born on March 9 1824 in the town of Watervliet, New York, now a part of the town of Colonie in Albany Coun...
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Charles W. Fairbanks: From Log Cabin to Vice President
10Jan By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

Charles W. Fairbanks: From Log Cabin to Vice President

The 26th Vice President serving under Teddy Roosevelt, Charles W. Fairbanks was famous for his opposition to Roosevelt's "Square Deal" earning him the nickname of the "Puppet of Wall Street" and the ire of many Americans... A lawyer by trade, Fairbanks was born in a log cabin and through his own sheer intelligence (and some back alley deal making) rose up through the ranks of the Republican Party to win the VP nomination not once, but twice, and for two different presidents. Indeed, had he and Charles Evans Hughes won the 1916 election, Fairbanks would've become one of only three men to serve as vice president (after George Clinton and John C. Calhoun) and the only to serve non-consecutive terms! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life A...
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3Jan By Matthew BootenNo Comments
History

Charles Curtis: The First Native American in The Executive Branch

Today, many claim that the Republicans are racist. Though this can certainly be debated, you might first want to learn about Charles Curtis, the Republican 31st Vice President of the United and member of the Kew Nation of Kansas. Working his way up from a humble Congressman from the newly minted state of Kansas, Charles Curtis was later elected a Senator and eventually joined the VP ticket of Herbert Hoover's 1928 presidential campaign and again in their unsuccessful bid for reelection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Congressman First Term Senator Senator Vice Presidency Later Life & Death
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How Armand Hammer Became The Most Powerful Person in Cold War Politics!
27Dec By Regina SamuelsNo Comments
History

How Armand Hammer Became The Most Powerful Person in Cold War Politics!

Known in international circles as "Lenin's chosen capitalist" and "The Doctor" by his employees, Armand Hammer was not only one of the richest men on his time, but arguably the greatest diplomat the US has ever produced...despite never holding any official position. A pioneer of so-called "citizen diplomacy" long before Robert W. Fuller came along, Hammer had a strong relationship with both US presidents and Soviet Premiers stretching the entire Cold War and helped to pull the world back from nuclear Armageddon more times than anyone else. If his name seems familiar, it might be because actor Armie Hammer is his great-grandson, not that it has anything to do with Armand's diplomatic efforts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Travels...
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How do Dictators Stay in Power For so Long?
13Dec By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Explainer

How do Dictators Stay in Power For so Long?

Outside of fringe extremist political groups, most people tend to agree that living in a dictatorship and dictators as a whole are not great. Indeed, many brutally oppress, murder and rob the people they claim to serve. Yet a quick look at the dictators of the world and of history, many reign for several decades, often up until their deaths. Very few are deposed. So if they are such brutal and such horrendous human beings, how do they manage to stay in power for so long? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); International Support Interestingly, of the 190 or so countries in the world (estimates vary depending on what you're classing as a "country"), 52 of them are considered dictatorships, most of which are in Africa, Asia and South America. But ...
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Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…
6Dec By Matthew BootenNo Comments
Analysis

Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…

Ostensibly about two orders of mystical lightsaber-wielding monks and the triumph of good over evil, the Star Wars franchise is actually more of a political thriller, a cautionary tale of how a democracy can slowly be corrupted and turned into a dictatorship. If you take the entire franchise as a whole, you can see that a failure from the mistakes of the past almost inevitably leads to those same mistakes being repeated once again, often to devastating effect. After all, the entire saga takes places within a lifetime - 66 years to be exact... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Prequels Whilst there are dozens of comics, novels and other media that chronologically predate the Prequel trilogy (though comparatively little since Disney's acquisi...
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Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!
29Nov By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!

Often overshadowed by his more famous son, Lord Randolph Churchill was every bit the skilled orator and politician his son, Winston, would be remembered for being. Indeed, had history played out slightly differently, he could've even been Prime Minister! Yet his disloyalty to Lord Salisbury in the Commons during the latter's second term seemed to end his promising career before it ever really began, though inadvertently paved the way for his son to become Prime Minister himself... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Randolph Henry Spencer-Churchill was born on the 13th of February 1849 at 3 Wilton Terrace in the affluent Central London district of Belgravia, as the third son of John Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford and his wife, L...
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How to Found a Political Family That Will Stand The Test of Time!
15Nov By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Explainer

How to Found a Political Family That Will Stand The Test of Time!

Hundreds of years ago, royal families reigned supreme. Today, in an era where is much more open, politics is still dynastic, today being controlled by so-called political families. So how can you start your own political family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Make Some Money Though there is an old adage that goes something like: "There's no money in politics," the reality could not be further from the truth. Running a campaign, no matter for which party, is incredibly expensive! Pick a Party Hold Political Office Yourself Network Have Children Help Them Get Elected Raise Your Name Recognition Help Your Grandchildren How will you found your political family? Tell me in the comments!
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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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