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Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?

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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?

President Who? Meet the Designated Survivor

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One cabinet member sits out the State of the Union address, ready to take over in case of catastrophe. HowStuffWorks Now examines the tradition.

Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020

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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.

How Much Does the U.S. President Get Paid?

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While compensation for the U.S. president is very generous, most people who run for the job don't do it to get rich. So how much does the position pay?

Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?

Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?

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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?

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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.

Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History

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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

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