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The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram Revels
The first African American to serve on the U.S. Congress was Hiram Rhodes Revels. He was … The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram RevelsRead more
Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as President
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the … Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as PresidentRead more
Vice Presidents That Became Presidents
Since George Washington first became president in 1789, we have had 44 different presidents, 14 of … Vice Presidents That Became PresidentsRead more
Who was Mary of Modena?
Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more
The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima Clark
Educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark played a significant part in gaining voting and … The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima ClarkRead more
What was the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact?
The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact was signed on August 23, 1939, just before World War II, by … What was the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact?Read more
The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia Romanova
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia was Tsar Nicholas II’s youngest daughter. Tsar Nicholas was … The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia RomanovaRead more
Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s Day
The founder of Mother’s Day in the United States was Anna Jarvis. It became an official … Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s DayRead more
Notable Scientist Lise Meitner
Austrian-Swedish physicist Lise Meitner is known for leading a group of scientists, along with Otto Hahn, … Notable Scientist Lise MeitnerRead more