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Victorian era was also a time of great signification for the political system. When Victorian reign took place, the first prime minster is she appointed was Whig politician Viscount Melbourne although the Whigs had a great influence in the British politics during 1860s, they were still sidelined by the liberal party. Edward Smith Stanley of the Whig was the last prime minster who resigned in 1868 and after that politics of England was dominated by the liberals and conservative party. At a time…

“Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong” (Coolidge qtd Brainyquote). President Calvin Coolidge said this about increasing taxes on the wealthy. He cut taxes four times, because he felt excessive taxation is nothing more than a restriction upon the freedom of the American people. Former President Calvin Coolidge and future President Donald Trump both can and have run businesses efficiently, even though their personalities differ extremely. John Calvin Coolidge was born…

appointed to Indiana University. During his studies at Indiana he joined the Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity and was elected to undergraduate offices. After Graduating in 1917, Cox Enrolled as a private in the U.S. Army in World War I and in six months was advanced to Staff Sergeant. Soon after leaving the Army he became a mathematics instructor at a high school in Henderson, Kentucky. After that he worked at Shaw University and 2 years later left to attend Cornell University with a full scholarship.…

Theodore Roosevelt is affectionately referred to by some as “Theodore the Great”, referencing his accomplishments: on the battlefield, trustbusting, and working for the middle class. However, opponents of TR would say that he abused his power and totally disregarded the Constitution. Even though Roosevelt was considered by his own party, and himself, to be a Conservative, TR followed a political philosophy that differed from the Conservative orthodoxy. Actions speak louder than words, and TR’s…

Birth: Zachary Taylor was an American president born on November 24, 1784, in Barboursville, Virginia. Sadly Zachary died on July 9, 1850 in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, he died of an an infectious disease and that caused his presidency to be cut very short. Due to this short length of service, many people didn't consider him a president worthy of remembering and damaged his overall legacy. Party?: Zachary Taylor was in the Whig party. The Whig party was a political party active in the middle…

politics; he was re-elected in 1892. Bryan’s great oratory skills won him great respect in Congress and he became a leader among free-silver Democrats. He ran for Senate in 1894, and supported the state Populist party, but lost by a landslide to the Republicans. Bryan excited the 1896 Democratic convention with his heady Cross of Gold speech favoring free silver and as a result seized…

"Louisiana are the most right-leaning states in the union” (Newport). The South reliably votes for Republicans and is often referred to as a Republican stronghold. In 2008, “Republican presidential candidate John McCain won Alabama by 21.6 percent” (Nypost). This highlights the regions right-leaning tendencies. The South’s population also tends be rural. While the South has become more urbanized in recent years, its inhabitants are still more likely to live in small towns. Alabama and…

outside the home, abolish alimony and child support, and make women subject to the military draft.” Schlafly was successful in stopping the spread of the ERA with her ‘S.T.O.P. ERA’ campaign, which stood for “Stop Taking Our Privileges”. Whereas Republicans had been instrumental in supporting the ERA in the 1920s and 40s, in the 1980s…

Anchor 1: Although there is controversy surrounding the New Jersey Gubernatorial election, it leads many to question the exact forerunner candidates. Some voters believe the hugely popular current Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, is a dominant competitor for the Democratic nomination. Others believe otherwise. Anchor 2: Terry’s has been defined as an “out-sound-bite,” out-glad-hand, and simply outlast almost all the big-league professionals [governor circle] around him.” (Washington post)…

More than an inventor, Dr. Charles Drew was the first African American to create unique methods of storing blood plasma for transfusion and organized the first large-scale blood bank in the United States. Growing up the oldest out of his siblings, Drew was an athletic student that excelled in every sport he played. Since his father, a carpet layer, was not financially able to send him to college, Drew heavily relied on his athletic abilities to get him to Amherst College in 1926. After…