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Elbridge Gerry: The Forgotten Seconds

Elbridge Gerry is often remembered for the term gerrymandering, a practice in electoral politics that still influences elections today. However, his legacy extends far beyond that. Gerry was a key...

Aaron Burr: The Forgotten Seconds

Throughout American history, the vice presidency has often been a stepping stone to the highest office in the land. Some vice presidents successfully ascended to the presidency through election or...

Inside the 1800 U.S. Census

The year 1800 was an exciting time for the United States. The country was brand new, only seventeen years out from the conclusion of the American Revolution. Many other countries, and even...