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What is the President’s Cabinet?

The President’s Cabinet is made up of the most important people in the Executive Branch of government. But who are they and what are their...

The Vice President

America Explained, Government Explained

POTUS gets the big house, the fancy cars, and all the attention. But there’s someone in the background who deserves respect. Let’s give it up for the...

The Know Nothings

Things You Didn't Know

In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American...

Juneteenth Explained

America Explained

Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come...

Why Did the Colonies Declare Independence?