Famous Figures
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln is often called the greatest president in the history of the United States, or at least in the top three alongside George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Not only did he guide America through the Civil War and help bring about an end to slavery, but “Honest Abe” was also widely regarded as a good man (though his legacy may be more complicated than the broad strokes of history would suggest). His speeches, too — such as the brief but impactful Gettysburg Address — rank among the most important in American history. Incredibly, ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact2John Adams was the first president to go to college.
While George Washington was famously eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” his trendsetting record did not extend to the halls…
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Famous FiguresFact8Napoleon owned a watch from a company that still exists.
In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte, then a general in the French army, embarked on a military campaign to Egypt with 35,000 soldiers and three luxury timepieces. Before setting off, he paid…
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Famous FiguresFact10George Washington refused to shake hands.
George Washington had many challenges as the first president of the United States, and one of them was a lack of social mores around the presidency. The office was brand-new,…
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Famous FiguresArticle17Which U.S. Presidents Were Multilingual?
English has always been the dominant language of United States presidents, but many have also spoken other languages. Some presidents were well versed in classical tongues such as Latin and…
