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What are Unalienable Rights?

America Explained, American Chronicles

What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of...

What is a Congressional Whip?

America Explained, Government Explained

A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart...

The Teapot Dome Scandal Explained

Things You Didn't Know

The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations – reaffirming that no one is above the...

What is the Oath of Office?

America Explained, Government Explained

Promises might just seem like words, but in the legal system and government, they’re crucial. Oath of Office is part of a tradition that dates back hundreds of...

Who was George Washington?

America Explained, American Chronicles

The story of George Washington’s life and legacy as father of our...
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