Politics

Have Americans always been active voters and politically active? Did “liberal” and “conservative” always mean what they do now? Here’s a look at America’s historical political landscape.

Détente refers to the easing relations between the Soviet Union and the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

What have been the biggest and most intense issues during the United States presidential elections? Are they unique to each election cycle, or are some issues recurring?

Swing states have played a crucial role in United States presidential elections for much of American history, particularly in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Many may be unaware that the Allies almost lost World War I because Russia left the war early, freeing up thousands of German soldiers on the Eastern Front. But why?

Millionaire Harry Oakes died suddenly and violently. Decades later, his murder remains unsolved. Who plays a role in this dark and twisted tale?

Roger Stone is a divisive figure in American political history. For over five decades, his career has been marked by the use of deception for political ends, often to great effect.

How often does a president’s running mate go on to eclipse him? Here’s a look at the vice presidents who went on to shine!