I've heard from a video about the Republican revolution of 1994 that the fact that people felt that they elected a president (Clinton) based on stuff (economic problems) that was largely overplayed contributed to the revolution. But how true is for the recession itself and it's effect on the revolution?

What are your thoughts on Henry Clay and do you think he would had he won the presidency would he have been a good or bad president?

Yes, folks, I know that hotels exist over there.

What I mean is that these islands never really had the same allure to world tourists as other islands in the Caribbean such as Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, The Bahamas, St Barthelemy, St Lucia, etc...

Of course, over in the Pacific territories, we see how the French Polynesian islands, and especially Bora Bora, has become quite iconic.

Now, let's be clear, YES, I know the Pacific territories and Virgin islands have tourism, I know they have sports and leisure activities, but what Im asking is how come in the last 40 or so years of booming global tourism, the American territories never really managed to attract much national and international attention? At least not the same as the other islands.

I mean wouldn't DC want the American citizens to travel to these places more instead of the islands held by the Dutch and British crown? Or Cancun or wherever else folks take holidays down there.

I mean even Spain that has a few islands in the Mediterranean and Atlantic still actively encourages tourism there. Why doesn't the US do this for its own territories?

Foreigner living temporarily in the US, I’m fascinated by the US civil war, the immediate post war era, Florida in the late 20th century and the entirety of MidWestern history.

Frustratingly I don’t get the same quality of book recommendations for US topics as I do for my other interests. Please let me know which books you love and would recommend.

Hello, I’m writing a project about the differences in information about the Second World War in textbooks in different countries. Since I live in Europe, I have no way to find printed versions of textbooks from the USA (I didn't find anything I needed on the Internet either.) Therefore, I would like to ask the US citizens themselves to tell (and if possible, send photographs) what is written in your textbooks. I hope someone will answer my request (≡^∇^≡)

https://preview.redd.it/0oc50ey0bxxd1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04070d82d0cf865022222ae58813e6a4b9915407

--- 1938: Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre broadcast the “War of the Worlds” on the radio, causing panic throughout the U.S.

--- 1735: Future president John Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy) Massachusetts.

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Does anyone know of any good books, resources, or records about the National Guard that was sent to Papua New Guinea in WW2? My Uncle died there, and although we have his bronze star and other medals, he is still over there. My family is trying their hardest to find whatever information we can with the hopes of one day finding out where he is, and with the highest of hopes, exhuming his body.

I know this is a long shot, and it’s a fever dream of an idea, but any information at all would be helpful. The Government swept a lot of what happened there under the rug, so there’s not much to begin with (from what I’ve been told and ready anyway). My family requested documents from the National Guard and State but there was a fire in the 70s and they aren’t sure if they exist anymore.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help, it’s very appreciated!

Both are, albeit subjectively, often considered two of the most frequent contenders for "worst president in U.S. History". Buchanan's tenure saw his support for slavery, which would later serve as the catalyst for the Civil War. Carter's presidency saw steep inflation and interest rates, record unemployment, an anemic stock market, the energy and gas affordability crises of 1979-80, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the grain embargo against and Winter Olympics boycott of the Soviet Union, as well as the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Whose record leaves more to be criticized, in your opinion?

u/contextual_somebody, public opinion differs depending on who you ask. Many people often mention Carter's name unflatteringly when it comes to presidential appraisals.

u/snaps06 I'm not suggesting they were alike in all respects. Buchanan created all his crises, whereas Carter inherited almost all of his. Sounds like somebody needs to do a better job when it comes to interpreting nuance.

u/edkarls uhh. . . you do know that Buchanan has been dead for the past 156 years, right? He was president in the late 1850s and early 1860s.

(Apologies if this is not the right subreddit. If there is a more appropriate one, kindly let me know.)

Hi all,

I've been looking to explore some more of my own backyard. What are some of the must-see historical sites in the general NJ/NY area?

Some ideas I've written down are:

- West Point

- FDR's home at Hyde Park

- Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty

- Kykuit

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