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John Adams
History; American history
As the nation's second president, Adams had to deal with deteriorating relations between the United States and France. Conflicts between the two countries were evident in the XYZ Affair and the ...
Jimmy Carter
History; American history
Georgia governor in 1970, and president in 1976. His progressive racial views reflected an emergent South less concerned with racial distinctions and more concerned with economic development and ...
James Monroe
History; American history
The president of the United States during the Era of Good Feelings.
James Meredith
History; American history
Black student who courageously sought admission into all white University of Mississippi in 1962. His enrollment sparked a riot instigated by a white mob that attacked federal marshals and national ...
James Madison
History; American history
The Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and a co founder of the Jeffersonian Republican party, Madison served as president during the War of 1812.
Iranian Hostage Crisis
History; American history
In November 1979, Iranian students seized the U. S. Embassy compound in Tehran and held 52 Americans inside hostage for 444 days.
James K. Polk
History; American history
As president of the United States during the Mexican War, Polk increased American territory by a third.
