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Average president
Many presidential candidates try to convince the public that they're "just plain folks," common like the most common man, a true representative of the average American. It stretches back as far as the election of 1840, when the very wealthy William...Tags: John Tyler, National Government, John Quincy Adams, Grover Cleveland, John Adams
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Searching for Sarah: Time for Palin to stop hiding
After her announcement as John McCain's vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin received a hero's welcome from her party and the press, who were intrigued by her story as a moose hunter, beauty pageant contestant, and PTA mom. But, after two belated...Tags: John Tyler, Gerald Ford, Joe Biden, Millard Fillmore, Sarah Palin
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Tonight's VP debate must-see TV
Who would have thought tonight's debate would be so important? The vice presidential candidate is typically seen as the supportive sidekick, the campaign attack dog. Some former vice presidents, in fact, were so out of sight after taking office they might...Tags: National Government, Republican Party, Theodore Roosevelt, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin
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Abolish the vice presidency
Sarah Palin is the product of a design flaw -- the unintended consequence of the founders' decision to create the vice presidency. For two centuries, presidential nominees have used the office to balance the ticket by naming a running mate from a...Tags: Aaron Burr, National Government, Voting, Abraham Lincoln, Sarah Palin
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Quayles and Cheneys and Gores, oh my! Vice presidency both more, less than what it seems
AP National WriterWEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) _ Beside a mighty river, tucked away in the shadow of a towering ribbon of asphalt that leads drivers into the Lincoln Tunnel and Manhattan beyond, sits a plot of land notable because of a two-century-old event that, for most...Tags: National Government, Football, George H.W. Bush, Theodore Roosevelt, Joe Biden
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Deaths elsewhere
JOAN WINSTON, 77 'Star Trek' superfan For the Star Trek faithful, it was a historic event. Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the series, showed up. So did the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, not to mention fans dressed as Klingons, Tribbles and Bele...Tags: National Government, Cancer, Elvis Costello, Abraham Lincoln, Phil Spector
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PASSINGS
Barefoot Sanders Judge ruled on desegregation Barefoot Sanders, 83, a U.S. district judge who presided over more than two decades of litigation to desegregate Dallas schools, died Sunday of natural causes at his home, said Karen Mitchell, clerk for the...Tags: National Government, Cancer, Civil Rights, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington
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Generals who later became president
1. George Washington, Revolutionary War 2. Andrew Jackson, War of 1812 3. William Henry Harrison, War of 1812 4. Zachary Taylor, Mexican War 5. Franklin Pierce, Mexican War 6. Andrew Johnson, Civil War 7. Ulysses S. Grant →...Tags: Andrew Jackson, Benjamin Harrison, Wars and Interventions, William Henry Harrison, Dwight David Eisenhower
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Presidential portraits
This is the final chapter of Perspective's pre-election look at how our presidents shaped history. For all 43, go to chicagotribune.com\presidents Aug. 19, 1946 – State: Arkansas Religion: Southern Baptist Marriage: Hillary Rodham Military...Tags: Treaties, National Government, John Quincy Adams, Chicago Cubs, Trade Agreements
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Mixed martial arts: Undefeated Ray takes ISKA cruiserweight title
South Florida Sun-SentinelAfter only six fights in less than two years, Joe Ray is the new ISKA Florida State cruiserweight champion. Ray, 23, a Florida International University junior, won the title with a TKO late Saturday at Warriors Collide 6 in Fort Lauderdale. Ray, of...Tags: Florida State University, Coconut Creek, BankAtlantic Center, Florida International University, Fort Lauderdale
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Palm Beach Football Class 6A Team Previews
South Florida Sun-SentinelDISTRICT 7-6A JUPITER Outlook: Biggest question mark is lack of experience on defense. Last season: 5-5. Coach: Charlie Persson (27th season, 157-152 overall) Returning starters: Offense -- RB Willie Scott (Jr.); FB Ethan Jones (Sr.); C Philip Doumar...Tags: Beach Vacations, Alex Gonzalez
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On this day in history
On Aug. 20, 1745, Francis Asbury, first bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, was born in Hamstead Bridge, England. In 1833 Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. president, was born in North Bend, Ohio. In 1866 President Andrew...Tags: Hugo Chavez, National Government, Contracts, Awards and Prizes, Radio Industry
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