• Theodore Roosevelt 1912: History Repeats Itself July 13, 2024

    Theodore Roosevelt 1912: History Repeats Itself July 13, 2024

    In 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Despite being shot in the chest, his thick coat and other items slowed the bullet, allowing him to give a ninety-minute speech. Like Donald Trump, Roosevelt was born in New York City and faced personal and political challenges.

  • Why am I doing this?

    Why am I doing this?

    The writer has had a long fascination with presidency and elections since childhood, from memorizing presidents to playing electoral vote games. Their career as a Social Studies teacher and experience as a coach has led them to study the influence of managers on elections. They are preparing to share a brief history of presidential debates…