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Tag: Republicans

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 to Become a Senator in 9 Easy Steps!
1Nov By Simon BlaugNo Comments
Explainer

How to Become a Senator in 9 Easy Steps!

Vital to our democracy, senators help to debate and amend bills that, if passed, will one day become law. Naturally a very prestigious job, you've probably wondered at least once how to become a senator and participate in arguably the most famous democracy in human history. Though a prestigious job that society arguably couldn't function without, being a senator is not an easy job. Regardless of your views, your views will always offend at least one person, either because they don't agree with them, or don't think they go far enough. Understandably, it's also a physically and emotionally demanding job, but one with great benefits and high job satisfaction - as you're literally participating in the politics so many people revere. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...
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25Oct By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
Explainer

How to Become President in 9 Easy Steps!

At one point or another, we've all wondered how to become president, arguably the most difficult, yet prestigious, job there is. Yet unlike other jobs, becoming president isn't a straightforward path. In many cases, you have to plan for it years, often decades, in advance and never waiver from your goal of getting to the White House. Not to mention, one slight mistake or miscalculation could quite easily ruin your chances of becoming president before you even get to run! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Meet The Criteria Before you can even consider running for the presidency, you must first ensure that you fit the eligibility requirements set out in the Constitution: Be a natural born US citizenBe at least 35 years oldHave lived in the...
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How Samuel P Bush Laid The Groundwork For The Bush Political Family!
18Oct By Matthew BootenNo Comments
History

How Samuel P Bush Laid The Groundwork For The Bush Political Family!

Though his name has since faded from the minds of most Americans, without Samuel P Bush, the Bush family as we know it today would've never come to be. And whilst he never held political office himself, the relationships he forged as a businessman and industrialist allowed his son to make a fortune on Wall Street, his grandson to become vice president and later president, and his great-grandson to become president as well! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ancestry Descended from a family primarily of English and German ancestry, Samuel P Bush's earliest recorded ancestor was John Bush Sr., who was born in the English village of Messing, in Essex circa 1510. Fast forward three generations and 83 years, the Bush family were still living in Me...
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Why Charles G. Dawes Was The Most Important Vice President You’ve Never Heard of!
27Sep By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

Why Charles G. Dawes Was The Most Important Vice President You’ve Never Heard of!

Though the name Charles G. Dawes is seldom remembered in early 20th century American politics, only being remembered for the post-WWI Dawes Plan that dealt with postwar reparations, Charles G. Dawes was the most important vice president you've never heard of! Serving as Calvin Coolidge's vice president after his re-election in 1924, Dawes helped the Coolidge Administration pass several bills, chief among them being the McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill (although Coolidge did end up vetoing this). But it wasn't necessarily what he did in office that made him arguably the greatest vice president, it was what he did before and after being vice president, such as being a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Ambassador to the UK to name but a few. (adsbygoogle = w...
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How Prescott Bush Laid The Groundwork For Not One, But Two Bush Presidencies!
20Sep By Regina SamuelsNo Comments
History

How Prescott Bush Laid The Groundwork For Not One, But Two Bush Presidencies!

Though not as famous as his son and grandson, who became the 41st and 43rd presidents respectively, Prescott Bush is arguably more influential than his son and grandson combined! After all, without him, there wouldn't have been either Bush presidencies... Coming from a so-called nouveau riche family, Prescott Bush followed in the family tradition set out by his father, Samuel P. Bush, and became a businessman and after making a huge fortune, later set about entering politics. A two-term senator from Connecticut and multimillionaire by today's standards, it was Prescott Bush's money and connections within the Republican Party that his son and grandson used to get into White House! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Childhood & Early Life P...
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How Bill Brock Rebuilt The Republicans After Watergate
13Sep By Matthew BootenNo Comments
History

How Bill Brock Rebuilt The Republicans After Watergate

Though his name has since faded into obscurity, Bill Brock was instrumental in rehabilitating the Republican Party's image after Watergate, turning from the "party of crooks and thieves" in most people's eyes into a party the people would vote for. Without Bill Brock, the Republican Party would've never bounced back so quickly after Watergate and retake the Oval Office after only four years of Democrat Jimmy Carter, eventually leading to 12 years of Republican presidents! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life William Emerson Brock III, better known to the public as simply "Bill Brock", was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 23 1930 - the height of the Great Depression. Despite this, the Brock family was relatively prosperous....
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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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