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10 fascinating facts about Woodrow Wilson
On the occasion of his birthday, Constitution Daily looks at some unusual facts related to one of the more controversial…
The mysterious death of George Washington
On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home after a brief illness and after losing about 40 percent of his blood. So…
On this day, Bush v. Gore settles 2000 presidential race
On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court ended a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George W. Bush…
Happy birthday to the Founders’ painter, Gilbert Stuart
It’s quite possible that many Americans have seen the art work of Gilbert Stuart more than any other painter. But what do you…
Remembering Zachary Taylor: Military hero, obscure President
On November 24, 1784, future President Zachary Taylor was born in Virginia. Taylor became an unexpected obstacle to slavery’s…
The Constitution and federal government shutdowns
Here is a brief explanation of the constitutional basis for Congress’ powers and duties related to federal government shutdowns.
On This Day, Abraham Lincoln is elected President
On November 6, 1860, voters in the United States went to the polls in an election that ended with Abraham Lincoln as President, in…
Rutherford B. Hayes: Controversial and little remembered
Today marks the birthday of the one of the most controversial U.S. presidents, Rutherford B. Hayes, who took office amid a…
The Emancipation Proclamation’s other anniversary
President Abraham Lincoln altered the course of the Civil War and American society when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued…
Five lessons we can learn from George Washington’s Farewell Address
On September 19, 1796, a Philadelphia newspaper published one of the greatest documents in American history: George Washington’s…
