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The Secret Service Code Names of 11 First Ladies
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In the chaos of a post-Civil War America, the federal law enforcement agency known as the Secret Service was formed as a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department. Back then, they weren’t the elite presidential protection unit we know today, but a critical line of defense against the rampant counterfeiting that threatened the nation’s financial stability. But that changed after the 1901 assassination of President William McKinley, when the Secret Service was assigned a new role that would redefine its legacy: protecting the nation’s political leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries. One of the more fascinating ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact10Ben Franklin proposed something like daylight saving time as a joke.
In most U.S. states, the clocks get set forward an hour on the second Sunday in March, making Monday morning arrive just a little too soon. While daylight saving time…
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Famous FiguresFact3Benjamin Franklin had 16 siblings.
For one of the most famous statesmen of all time, Benjamin Franklin had some relatively humble beginnings. His father, Josiah Franklin, made soap and candles. It wasn’t considered a prestigious…
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Famous FiguresArticle215 Famous Figures Who Nearly Made the Olympics
In 67 CE, the Roman Emperor Nero decided to take part in the Olympic Games. He competed in a number of events, including chariot racing, singing, poetry, and lyre playing.…
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Famous FiguresFact3Jackie Robinson was honorably discharged from the Army after refusing to move to the back of a segregated bus.
Five years before he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson was drafted into the military. He received his notice on April 3, 1942, just a few…
