Frederick Augustus Conrad MuhlenbergToday, the Speaker of the House gets a bad rep. As leader of the House of Representatives, the Speaker is responsible for all the House does. Both the goo… Read More

Politicians today get a bad rep. Instead of serving their constituents, most politicians only serve themselves. Yet William A. Wheeler, the 19th Vice President under Rutherford B. Hayes stan… Read More

A lifelong Democrat, Thomas A. Hendricks was the definition of a party man, voting the party line time and time, even if modern Democrats would be appalled at his voting record. Indeed, h… Read More

The first Vice-President under Abraham Lincoln, Hannibal Hamlin only narrowly missed out on being President, having been replaced as Vice President by Andrew Johnson only a month prior to Li… Read More

For much of the early 20th century, the US isolated itself from European and international affairs at large. Thomas R. Marshall, the 28th Vice President of the United States, on the other ha… Read More

The fourth Governor of New York who also served as the Sixth vice president under James Monroe, Daniel D. Tompkins was an extremely wealthy man during his early lifetime. But by the time… Read More

Perhaps the most influential vice president in history behind Teddy Roosevelt and Martin van Buren, Garret Hobart was not your typical vice president. A lawyer and businessman by trade… Read More

Though his name has been forgotten to history, George M. Dallas was one of the savviest political operators of his time, rising from being just another lawyer to an important player in Penns… Read More

The grandfather and namesake of Adlai Stevenson II, the former Governor of Illinois and two-time failed Democratic candidate for President, Adlai Stevenson I had his own storied career in po… Read More

The 13th Vice President, serving under Franklin Pierce, William R. King had an unusually close relationship with future president James Buchanan, with both men living together and being refe… Read More

Affectionately known as “Sunny Jim” by supporters and colleagues alike, James S. Sherman may not have been the most gifted of administrators, but as a politician, he was nothing… Read More

Rooted in the American West and members of the LDS church, the Udall family have become one of the strangest political families due to their political intermarrying and bipartisan nature… Read More

Like many kids, an early childhood fantasy of mine was ruling my own country. Bootenlandia I called it. Though this sadly never came to fruition, I’ve always wondered exactly how you c… Read More

With all the recent talk of a private space race and potential human colonization of the moon and planets like Mars, it got me thinking: what would space politics actually look like? How… Read More

The life of a politician is not an easy one. Being vice president is especially not easy. Yet, many see it as a stepping stone to the White House. So how do you become vice president? Ind… Read More

Know chiefly for their contributions to politics in all three branches of government, the Taft family are arguably one of the most important families in US history – up there with the… Read More

An old political adage goes that cities are more liberal whilst rural areas are more conservative. But as with most things in life, there are exceptions to this. Some cities are more conserv… Read More

Being an MP, or Member of Parliament, is no easy job. You have to attend and participate in debates and serve your constituents and party well. So this begs the question, how do you become a… Read More

As with becoming the head of state for any nation, being Prime Minister is no easy job. But weirdly, there’s not much in the way of rules about how to become Prime Minister. So let&rsq&hell…Read More

Due to a variety of factors, cities as a whole tend to be more liberal than conservative politically. And whilst each city has its own pockets of conservatives, some cities are more liberal… Read More

Today, Stanford University stands as a testament to Leland Stanford’s business acumen. And though he is best remembered for his founding of the university in his son’s name and h… Read More

The 26th Vice President serving under Teddy Roosevelt, Charles W. Fairbanks was famous for his opposition to Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” earning him the nickname of the &ldqu&hell…Read More

Today, many claim that the Republicans are racist. Though this can certainly be debated, you might first want to learn about Charles Curtis, the 31st Vice President of the United under Herbe… Read More

Known in international circles as “Lenin’s chosen capitalist” and “The Doctor” by his employees, Armand Hammer was not only one of the richest men on his time… Read More

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Outside of fringe extremist political groups, most people tend to agree that living in a dictatorship and dictators as a whole are not great. Indeed, many brutally oppress, murder and rob th… Read More

Ostensibly about two orders of mystical lightsaber-wielding monks and the triumph of good over evil, the Star Wars franchise is actually more of a political thriller, a cautionary tale of ho… Read More

Often overshadowed by his more famous son, Lord Randolph Churchill was every bit the skilled orator and politician his son, Winston, would be remembered for being. Indeed, had history played… Read More

One of only two men to serve as both the leader of the House and Senate, John Nance Garner became a sort-of father figure to the members of the Early Life John Nance Garner I… Read More

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Arguably one of the most thankless and reviled jobs in the world, politicians are integral to 1. Have an Interest 2. Get Life Experience 3. Join a Political Party 4. Court Your… Read More

1. Meet The Criteria Just as with running for president, the Constitution sets out a series of criteria you have to meet to be eligible to run for Senate: Be at least 30 years… Read More

1. Meet The Criteria 2. Get Life Experience Though it isn’t a prerequisite, it’s often a good idea to have some non-political experience to put on your r&eacu… Read More

Though his name has since faded from the minds of most Americans, without Samuel P Bush, the Bush family as we know it today would’ve never come to be. And whilst he never held pol… Read More

When Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler testified before the McCormack-Dickstein Committee about the Business Plot – an alleged coup d’état to remove President FDR… Read More

When it comes to the First Family, it’s not uncommon for the sitting president to give their grown children cushy jobs in the White House, yet James Roosevelt – the son of Presid… Read More

Though the name Charles G. Dawes is seldom remembered in early 20th century American politics, only being remembered for the post-WWI Dawes Plan that dealt with postwar reparations, Charles… Read More

Though not as famous as his son and grandson, who became the 41st and 43rd presidents respectively, Prescott Bush is arguably more influential than his son and grandson combined! After all… Read More

Though his name has since faded into obscurity, Bill Brock was instrumental in rehabilitating the Republican Party’s image after Watergate, turning from the “party of crooks and… Read More

Though overshadowed by his more famous son and namesake, during his time in office, Albert Gore Sr., was one of those politicians who went from unknown to national celebrity seemingly overni… Read More

When it comes to a political dynasty from new York, the Roosevelt family are by far the most famous. Yet, New York has another powerful political dynasty: the Cuomo family. Though they m… Read More

Though his name has seemingly been lost to history, Sargent Shriver was arguably one of the most important politicians of the 20th Century, even more so than FDR or Ronald Reagan, and that&r&hell…Read More

Though you may have never heard of him, John F. Fitzgerald, better known by his nickname “Honey Fitz”, is arguably the main reason why the famed Kennedy family is as powerful as… Read More

The Kennedy family has often been called the American royal family due to their dynastic role in politics, with five generations of the family having held political office of some kind. Argu… Read More

A cotemporary of businessmen like J. Paul Getty, Conrad Hilton and Coco Chanel, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. didn’t just create a business empire that still exists today, but also founded a p… Read More

Named in honor of his incredibly wealthy father, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was supposed grow up to become the US’s first Irish-American and Catholic president. Yet, his tragic death at the… Read More

Today, the Hearst family conjure up an image of success, wealth and opulence. Most well known for the vast media empire they built (and that still bears their name!) the Hearst family are ar… Read More

Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny that FDR and Teddy Roosevelt aren’t loved by their respective parties. Indeed, it’s not just a name they share, but al… Read More

When it comes to US political families, the Kennedys take the cake. Yet, the Bush family are arguably more successful, having produced two presidents, a vice-president, two congressmen and t… Read More

During the mid-20th Century, the Kennedy family were the most prominent political family in the US. Yet, within only a few decades, the Kennedys had lost a great deal of their influence, wi… Read More

The American Civil War is a somewhat contentious issue in American politics today, with it constantly being brought up as people claim that the second civil war is immanent. This got me thin… Read More

It’s safe to say that without the American Revolution, the world would be a vastly different place, in so many more ways than we could ever imagine. This got me thinking, what are some… Read More

Today, the French Revolution is remembered for having created the basic fundamental principles of a modern Western liberal democracy. This got me thinking what are some interesting facts abo… Read More

The Cold War is remembered for being one of the most turbulent times in world politics ever. Even by 21st century standards. This got me thinking, what are some cool facts about the Cold War… Read More

During the Cold War, the USSR was the quintessential boogeyman, used by politicians the world over to pass legislation. Yet, even thirty years after its demise, we still know very little abo… Read More

Today, Ulysses S. Grant is remembered for being the 18th President of the United States, between 1869 and 1877. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Ulysses S. Grant?… Read More

When you think of the greatest conquerors and statesmen history has ever produced, it’s hard not to think of Napoleon Bonaparte. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts a… Read More

Today, Joseph Stalin is famous for being the USSR’s de facto dictator from 1927 until his death in 1953. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Joseph Stalin? D… Read More

Today, Adolf Hitler is one of the most hated men to have ever held political office (and that’s saying something!) This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Adolf Hit… Read More

Today, Julius Caesar is remembered for being one of history’s greatest statesmen and generals. This got me thinking, what are some cool and interesting facts about Julius Caesar? Ov… Read More

Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States between 1953 and 1961. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower? Today, Eise… Read More

Margaret Thatcher served as the first female Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 until 1990. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Margaret Thatcher that we should all k… Read More

Today, Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous residences in the world, being the official residence of the British monarch. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about B… Read More

Franklin D Roosevelt, more commonly known by his initials, FDR, served as the 32nd President of the United States between 1933 and 1945. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts… Read More

John F Kennedy, more commonly known by his initials, JFK, served as the 35th President of the United States, between 1961 until his assassination in 1963. This got me thinking: What are some… Read More

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States, between 1977 and 1981. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Jimmy Carter? Today, Jimmy Carter is rem… Read More

Since its inception over 2500 years ago, politics has been one of the most divisive concepts humans have ever created. This got me thinking, what are some cool facts about politics? Here the… Read More

Winston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous British political figures in history. Even over years after his death, he is still revered by the public. This got me thinking, what are… Read More

Lyndon B. Johnson, otherwise known as LBJ, served as the President of the United States from 1963 until 1969. This got me thinking, what are some fascinating facts about Lyndon B. Johnson?… Read More

Richard Nixon is arguably one of the most hated presidents of recent years. The Watergate Scandal that ended his presidency is still one of the worst presidential scandals to date. Howev… Read More

Herbert Hoover served as the 31st President of the United States, serving between 1929 to 1933. This got me thinking, what are some fascinating facts about Herbert Hoover? Today, Hoover i… Read More

10 Downing Street, colloquially known as Number 10, is famous for being the official office and residence of the British Prime Minister. As a building that’s almost 300 years old, ther… Read More

Ronald Reagan served as the 40th President of the United States, serving between 1981 to 1989. This got me thinking, what are some fascinating facts about Ronald Reagan? Today, Ronald Rea… Read More

Martin Van Buren served as the eighth President of the United States, between 1837 and 1841. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Martin Van Buren? By most accoun… Read More

Liberal conservatism is that political ideology that often gets forgotten. To many conservatives, they’re too liberal, whilst to many liberals, they’re far too conservative. As s… Read More

From the best presidents to the worst presidents, there are some truly weird and wonderful facts about the presidency. Since George Washington, each president has left his mark on the office… Read More

The White House is one of the most famous residencies in the world, with it being the official residence of the President of the United States. As such, it has a very intriguing history, wit… Read More

If you’ve ever studied 20th century history, you’ll probably be familiar with anti-socialism. Over the course of the century, even when almost everything else changed, the vast m… Read More

At one point in time, being considered tall was a sign of wealth, and therefore power. Over time, the US has had some incredibly tall presidents. This got me thinking, who are the tallest pr… Read More

Anyone who’s looked at a history textbook about the twentieth century can tell you one thing: People hated communists. This belief is known as anti-communism, but why did/do people sti… Read More

Many people say the president is overpaid for what they do. Perhaps it’s true. Perhaps it’s not. Nevertheless, some presidents are richer than others, but who are the richest pre… Read More

It’s often said that politics won’t make you rich. Fortunately, a few presidents have been able make a decent living from their political careers. Many more have failed to do thi… Read More

Traditionally speaking, when you say the word “politician” people think of a rich, old, white man. However, this is changing more and more. This got me thinking, who are the youn… Read More

In recent years, many people have identified themselves as “Socially liberal fiscally conservative” to the ire of both the Left and the Right. However, many people are confused b… Read More

In recent years, fiscal conservatism has been demonized by the press, mostly for “aiding in the rise of corporatocracies“. However, what exactly is a fiscal conservative? And how… Read More

In recent years, there has been a rise is so-called social conservatism. The media in particular had picked up on many high profile social conservatives, with many of them creating a lot of… Read More

In recent years, the term “conservative” has been distorted to say the least, both by the left and the right. This got me thinking, what are the conservative principles that most… Read More

Throughout American history, there have been groups aiming to advocate for one policy or another. Many of these have been liberal, whilst there have only been a few conservative organization… Read More

In recent years, anti-capitalism has become quite prevalent in the west. Just last week, anti-capitalist rallies were held all around the world, and they aren’t the first, no this cent… Read More

Traditionally speaking, African American voters have tended to be more liberal. However, recent years have seen a rise in black conservatives- a small sect within the African-American commun… Read More

Recent years have seen the terms corporatocracy and corporatism thrown around a lot in US politics. Indeed, many believe that the US government is too corporate-friendly, perhaps to a point… Read More

When you look at some states, they are incredibly conservative, when you look at others, they are incredibly liberal. So which are the most liberal states? The US is often cited as one of… Read More

During each election, voters in each state decide who they want to be president. In turn, these votes become seats. Some states are more right or left-leaning than others, so which are the m… Read More

You’ve probably never thought about it, but companies, just like people, tend to lean one way or the other. This got me thinking what are the most conservative companies in the world?… Read More

The comedy industry is overwhelmingly liberal. Despite that, conservatives still breakthrough every now and then. So who are the most famous conservative comedians? At one point in time… Read More

When you think of celebrities, you often think of those who are quite liberal. However, there are a few celebrity conservatives who support the Republicans and other conservative parties!… Read More

When discussing different countries, it’s hard not to talk about their politics- are they conservative or are they liberal? This got me thinking, which are the most liberal countries?… Read More

In recent years, many British politicians have thrown around the term “One Nation Conservatism”. Many have since called themselves “One Nation Conservatives”, but few… Read More

When discussing different countries, it’s hard not to talk about their politics- are they conservative or are they liberal? This got me thinking, which are the most conservative countr… Read More

During any presidents’ tenure, at least one pundit will claim that they are among the worst US presidents in history. However, which are truly the worst of all 46 presidents to date?… Read More