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The Fall and Rise of Southern Presidents: How the Civil War Broke The South

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Out of all the regions in the United States, the South probably has the most unique and interesting history. Looking at the geographic origins of each president provides a fascinating proxy of Southern influence in America. To do this, I have compiled a table which lists whether each president had Southern origins or not. Continue reading →

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Self-Correction in American Elections

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

One thing I’ve recently observed is the degree to which America self-corrects when selecting its leaders. It’s very interesting to compare successive presidents; the new president nearly always lacks the weakness the previous president had. Though of course he comes … Continue reading →

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