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15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan

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He was a man who made good in the realm of popular culture before he tried his hand at politics. Like few before or after him, he reached the pinnacle of both "career" fields. Ronald Reagan was successful as an actor, and well respected in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. He even served [...] The post 15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan appeared first on Goliath.

Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?

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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?

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?

8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service

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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?

What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?

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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

Why Does the U.S. Have an Electoral College?

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In the U.S. presidential election system, how does the Electoral College work?

Is North Korea Equipped to Attack the United States?

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The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?

How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States

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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.

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