Governments can be constitutional monarchies, dictatorships, federal republics, parliamentary democracies, constitutional republics. More than a system of rules and regulations, they help civilized people to live together peacefully. These stories explore different forms of government.
The Watergate cover up and other mistakes overshadow the good things Nixon did while he was the president.
Tone prefers being shot to being hung as a traitor.
Charles Schenck, secretary general of the Socialist Party of America, believes the military draft is unconstitutional.
North Korea has nuclear weapons with the range to reach Alaska.
In 1995, Mandela and South Africa create a slogan to unite the whole country behind their rugby team: "One Team, One Country."
Operation Anadyr takes place when Soviet troops and ballistic weapons go to Cuba.
Operation Mongoose is a failed US-government attempt to overthrow Castro and communism in Cuba.
Operation Uranus is Russia's plan to take back Stalingrad and force a German retreat.
Mary, Queen of Scots remains an important figure in Scottish history. Learn more about her with these links to images of related places and items.
There are three times as many Somalis in the mob as US soldiers. A 45-minute mission turns into hours and soldiers are put at risk by worldwide TV rep...
Elizabeth Packard spends her life trying to change mental health laws and women's property rights.
Both Mary and Elizabeth want the English throne so Mary marries Lord Darnley, who is another heir, but later murdered.
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