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JFK at 100: 'His life was not as glamorous as you think' - BBC News

JFK at 100: 'His life was not as glamorous as you think' - BBC News | Human Interest | Scoop.it
A new photo exhibit captures the dramatic rise and sudden passing of an American icon.

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Kent College History's curator insight, May 16, 2017 7:03 AM
'A new photo exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC, featuring 77 images of the nation's 35th president, captures the dramatic rise and sudden passing of an American icon.'
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Celebrating Washington’s Birthday: A Presidential Blog Round-Up

Celebrating Washington’s Birthday: A Presidential Blog Round-Up | Human Interest | Scoop.it
By law, February 16th is called Washington’s Birthday, in honor of the first president of the United States after the ratification of the Constitution. However, many now use the day to honor or commemorate all U.S.
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Presidential Spotlight: Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson oath of office Nov. 22, 1963 image and audio file Lyndon B. Johnson inauguration primary source set Jan. 20, 1965 Vice President Johnson Was Assigned the Task of Unifying the U.S. Satellite Programs Jun.
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The Century-Long History of Tapping Wall Street to Run the Government

The Century-Long History of Tapping Wall Street to Run the Government | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Looking to the one-percent to lead the country goes back to the era of World War I

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Kent College History's curator insight, February 17, 2017 10:26 AM
'From our earliest days we Americans have embraced leaders from among the ranks of the nation’s moneyed elite. Voters set the tone when they chose George Washington, the wealthiest man on the continent at the time, as the first president.​'
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Presidential Spotlight: Gerald R. Ford

Presidential Spotlight: Gerald R. Ford | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Gerald R. Ford 93rd Congress (1973-1974) Gerald R.
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