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President Biden Signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill
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President Biden Signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, lawmakers, and guests, signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. Official White House Photo by Chandler...
The Ruins of the President's House
Image by George Munger

The Ruins of the President's House

A depiction of the President's House (or White House) in the aftermath of the burning of Washington on 24 August 1814. Watercolor on paper, by George Munger, c. 1814. White House, Washington, D.C.
John Adams as Vice President
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John Adams as Vice President

Portrait of John Adams as Vice President, oil on canvas by John Trumbull, c. 1792/93. White House Historical Association (White House Collection), Washington, D.C.
President Émile Loubet
Image by Eugène Pirou

President Émile Loubet

A c. 1900 photograph of Émile Loubet, President of the French Republic 1899-1906.
US Presidential Election of 1789
Definition by Harrison W. Mark

US Presidential Election of 1789

The US presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election to take place after the ratification of the United States Constitution. Held on 4 February 1789, it resulted in the unanimous election of George Washington (l. 1732-1799...
President Ronald Reagan's Farewell Shining City Upon A Hill Speech 1989
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President Ronald Reagan's Farewell Shining City Upon A Hill Speech 1989

Speech: Ronald Reagan's Farewell Address from the Oval Office, 1/11/89 Music: Thomas Bergersen's "Remember Me". "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." — Matthew 5:14 (KJV)
Alien and Sedition Acts
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Alien and Sedition Acts

The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by President John Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798 that restricted immigration and free speech in the United States. Framed by the Federalist Party as a necessary measure...
US Presidential Election of 1796
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US Presidential Election of 1796

The US presidential election of 1796 was the first contested presidential election in the history of the United States. John Adams, the candidate of the Federalist Party, won the presidency, defeating his rival, Thomas Jefferson, candidate...
US Presidential Election of 1800
Article by Harrison W. Mark

US Presidential Election of 1800

The US presidential election of 1800, referred to by Jeffersonians as the Revolution of 1800, was a turning point in the early political history of the United States. It resulted in the victory of Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican...
XYZ Affair
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XYZ Affair

The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic incident that occurred in 1797-98, involving diplomats from the United States and Revolutionary France. Amidst rising tensions between the two nations, President John Adams sent envoys to Paris to negotiate...
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