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America's Presidents and the bureaucracy that make up the executive branch.
White House
THE American site to see. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark and home along with information about its various inhabitants over time.
Electoral College System
U.S. Gov. Info. Guide Robert Longley takes a look at how our electoral college system was formed; how it works, and times when people have considered it not to work.
Flunking Electoral College?
Another one of John Cooper's fine articles for Suite 101. This one concerns the obligation of electors to the Electoral College to either the candidate, or their conscience.
Inaugurations in American Memory
One of the many great sites brought to you by the Library of Congress. Pictures, text, quotations--all presented in a way to make these Presidential inaugurations come alive.
David Rice Atchison
A nice little story from the "Useless Information" site on the man that was President for a day!
The Story of the Penny
That fabulous cent. "A penny saved is a penny earned". Another fine article from John Shepler on this valuable member of our currency.
Milestones of the United Nations
This site reviews the multitudes of milestones of that distinguished international body, accompanied by many interesting photos.

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