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Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazer for Women in Medicine
The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
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Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
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Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
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Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
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Department of the Interior
Many government departments have a focused mission, but the Department of the Interior is known as the "Department of Everything Else." So what are its responsibilities and how does it keep our country in check?
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Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
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Congressional Investigations
Congressional Investigations have uncovered some serious wrongdoing over the past 200 years. But where does Congress get the power to conduct investigations and how has it used that power throughout U.S. history?
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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
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Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon
At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.
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Back to Work: The Civilian Conservation Corps
In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of Americans were recruited across the United States to protect and preserve the country's forests, parks, and fields. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a voluntary work relief program, was way ahead of...
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The Watergate Tapes
Installed in selected rooms at the White House on the President’s orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixon’s downfall.
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Executive Order
What actual powers does the President have? Well, as it turns out – a lot. Including the power to make new orders at the stroke of a pen.
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Amending the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?
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Congressional Whip
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
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Inside the White House
Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President, aims to rally the resources of the U.S. government around an ambitious set of priorities.
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Washington DC: A Tourist's Guide to the Capital City
Step into to Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the United States! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this bustling metropolis, known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture.
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What US-China Tensions Over Taiwan Mean for Investors
Hebe Chen, market analyst at IG, looks at how the tensions between the US and China over Taiwan are affecting financial markets in Asia. She speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Blinken Meets China VP on Sidelines of UN Assembly
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This is the second high-level conversation in as many days as the two nations seek to...
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McCarthy: I Will Not Run for Speaker Again
Republican Kevin McCarthy says he won't run again for Speaker of the House of Representatives. He spoke to reporters in Washington following a vote to oust him as Speaker.
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Biden, Xi to Meet at APEC in San Francisco, White House Says
President Joe Biden will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco next month, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Rebecca...
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Israel Sends Forces Into Gaza in War's 'Second Stage'
Israel has sent troops and tanks into the northern Gaza Strip in what it calls the second and longer phase of its war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a "long and difficult" campaign. Bruce Einhorn reports on...
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US, China Agree in Principle on Biden-Xi Meeting
US and Chinese officials have agreed in principle on a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November, according to an American official, but there is...
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Microsoft to Invest $3.2 Billion to Boost Cloud, AI in Australia
Microsoft Corp. will invest $3.2 billion in Australia to expand its cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the next two years. Ben Westcott reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Israel Latest: Gaza Hospital Blast Leaves Hundreds Dead
Gaza officials say hundreds of Palestinians were killed in a hospital explosion that they blame on an Israeli air strike, an accusation Israel has denied. The US has called for an investigation into the incident, and the White House says...