6 of 6 results for "U.S. presidency"
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Abraham Lincoln: From Log Cabin to Legendary Leader
The article "Abraham Lincoln: From Log Cabin to Legendary Leader" from BBC's HistoryExtra takes a look at the life, leadership, and legacy of America’s 16th president. From his humble frontier beginnings to guiding the country through a civil war and abolishing slavery, the article explores Lincoln’s personal struggles, political battles, and enduring impact on U.S. history.
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Who Really Built the White House? The Hidden Story Behind America’s Presidential Home
The article "Who Really Built the White House? The Hidden Story Behind America’s Presidential Home" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the creation of the White House, from George Washington’s vision to James Hoban’s design. It highlights how enslaved people and immigrant craftsmen built the home, revealing the untold history behind one of America’s most iconic buildings.
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FDR’s Leadership

In FDR’s Leadership, host Trevor McDonald explores Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic presidency, marked by his leadership during World War II and his role in reshaping the U.S. government. As the only U.S. president elected four times, FDR faced both triumphs and controversies, such as the response to the attack on Pearl Harbor and his struggle with the Supreme Court. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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How Lincoln's 1860 Election Sparked the Civil War
The article "How Lincoln's 1860 Election Sparked the Civil War" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores how Abraham Lincoln’s election as U.S. president in 1860 changed the course of American history. It explains the growing conflict over slavery, the breakdown of political parties, and how Lincoln's victory led to the secession of Southern states and the start of the Civil War.
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Charlotta Bass: The Civil Rights Fighter Who Ran for U.S. Vice President
The article "Charlotta Bass: The Civil Rights Fighter Who Ran for U.S. Vice President" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a compelling story about Charlotta Bass, the first Black woman to run for vice president in the U.S. It traces her journey from journalist to political pioneer, highlighting her activism, bravery against the Ku Klux Klan, and surveillance by the FBI during the height of the civil rights movement.
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The Cherokee and the Trail of Tears

In The Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, learn how the Cherokee Nation, originally from the southeastern U.S., was forced to give up most of its land to the U.S. government in the 1800s. Despite adopting Western ways, they were relocated after President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830. This led to the tragic Trail of Tears, where thousands of Cherokees died during the journey. However, the Cherokee rebuilt their nation in Oklahoma, with Tahlequah becoming their capital.