Political Agendas
Controversy always makes for intriguing facts. WeŽll explore some more controversial political agendas and the key dates surrounding them.
Caligula Becomes Principate (March 28, 37) 
Caligula's reign began March 28, 37 and ended January 24, 41. In those short years, he made some minor accomplishments, but, over all, was a disappointment to the Senate and nobles. Was he truly insane, or did the habits of reporting the "news" of the time color the opinions of those recording? Drake's Circumnavigation (September 26, 1580)
Sir Frances Drake, one of the most famous privateers, completed a voyage around the world. What happened on that voyage? Piracy, of course! What's the difference between piracy and priavteering? There is a difference, though it has become grayed. How much was this trip worth... Election History (November 4)
November 4th's historic election brings to mind some other interesting and historic information on the election process. Whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent, a Libertarian, or another party affiliate, the process is still the same. And your votes count! Incident at Chappaquiddick (July 18, 1969)
What really happened in Chappaquiddick in the early hours of July 19, 1969? Or was it the late hours of July 18, 1969? Depending on whose timeline you follow, you still come up with the same result: Mary Jo Kopechne, dead at age 28. J. Edgar Hoover FBI Director (May 10, 1924)
J. Edgar Hoover's life was the Justice Department. Today, his legacy is shrouded in controversy, but does that controversy outweigh his accomplishments in his 48 year service as FBI Director? Presidential Impeachments
Only two U.S. Presidents were ever successfully impeached. What is impeachment and who where the Presidents? Clinton and Nixon? You'll be in for a nice surprise. Prohibition (January 16, 1919-December 5, 1933)
Prohibition signed into effect, but what effect did it have on the U.S.? Rosenberg's Sentenced (April 5, 1951)
Two average Americans, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, are sentenced to death for treason against the United States in the 1950's. Was their trial and sentencing, however, accurate? Was it necessary? Salem Witch Trials Begin (June 2, 1692)
The infamous Salem Witch Trials began on June 2, 1692. Throughout the year, 25 men and women would be executed during one of the darkest times in America's history. The 15th-1/2 President (February 18, 1861)
In 1860, one event crossed the line for South Carolina and they finally seceded from the Union. That event was the election of President Lincoln--but before he was inaugurated, another man was elected and inaugurated in the South... The Gold Standard Act (March 14, 1900)
The Gold Standard was adopted for backing currency within the US. Were there other options? The White House [offsite link]
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