In which John Green teaches you about the Gilded Age and its politics. What, you may ask, is the Gilded Age? The term comes from a book by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner titled, "The Gilded Age." You may see a pattern...

This video highlights Alexander Graham Bell's achievements beyond the telephone, including his efforts to develop a bullet detection device to help save President James Garfield and his role in transforming National Geographic into a...

Will President Joe Biden die in office? If he does, some will blame the so-called "Curse of Tippecanoe," or "Tecumseh's Curse." That Mr. Beat dude explains.

Parte 1 de nuestra animacion de los primeros 44 presidentes de Estados Unidos, desde George Washington y los Padres Fundadores hasta el trauma de la Guerra Civil y la Reconstrucción.
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Of all the Presidents who have held office since the foundation of the United States, four were gunned down by assassins. This is their story.

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

The 24th Presidential election in American history took place on November 2, 1880. Back in 1876, while running for President, Rutherford Hayes promised he would not seek a second term. Unlike Frank Underwood, Rutherford actually stayed...

Chester Arthur took office upon the assassination of James Garfield. Garfield was liked, but Arthur was not, as people didn't trust his big shot New York stylings. But he surprised them all by doing a lot of good during his time in...

The Battle of Middle Creek took place in Floyd County on January 10, 1862, but why was it so important to the legacy of the American Civil War and the history of the USA?

James Garfield was the second president to be assassinated, and it's a shame too, as he seemed to be a really good one, and he was in office for just a few months. Let's see what he did in that short time, and learn about the...

The assassination of President James Garfield on July 2, 1881 is one of lesser known events in American History.

A super quick overview of the 1828 Spoils System, instituted by Andrew Jackson. Perfect for test crammers, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.

Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 1 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.