13 Nov
Presidents fun facts
27 May
24 Bright Facts About Boris Yeltsin
Anyone familiar with Russian political and social history will recognise Boris Yeltsin. He served as leader of the country between 1991 and 2000, meaning he was the figurehead for the country not only after the fall of the Soviet Union but also for the vast majority of the 1990s. Yeltsin helped to move Russia in …
22 Feb
10 Statesmanlike Facts About Emmanuel Macron
The name Emmanuel Macron should ring a bell for most Europeans, but just in case it doesn’t, he is the current President of France at the time of writing. Currently serving his second term as president, he not only leads France, but is a voice at the forefront of European decision-making. So, it is only …
7 Feb
11 Bold Facts about Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is easily one of the most infamous people in the world. As the head of Russia, he has long made questionable decisions regarding the country, its policies, and its treatment of other nations. But how much do you know about the Russian President? Here are some bold and interesting facts about Vladimir Putin. …
6 Feb
10 Alarming Facts about Augusto Pinochet
Augusto Pinochet is one of the most infamous names in world political history. Known for being a dictator for well over a decade, the man left a legacy of violence, fear-mongering, and cruelty. But how much do you know about the Chilean dictator? Here are some interesting facts about Augusto Pinochet worth remembering. 1. Pinochet …
21 Nov
10 Pioneering Facts about George Washington
People all across the US and indeed the world know George Washington as the first face of the American Presidency. It was Washington who helped to lay down the key elements of the US constitution, and of course, to this day, you will find him on US money and in the skyline up at Mount …
9 Sep
10 Frank Facts about Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most iconic statesmen of his age and remains one of the most influential US Presidents of all time. Known for his efforts to boost employment during World War II, FDR was a hard-working politician who – as all politicians do – drew fans and enemies all around. So, …
24 Aug
10 Righteous Facts about Ronald Reagan
Serving as the President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan remains one of the most well-known figures in Western politics. A polarizing figure during the Cold War between the US and Russia, Reagan won two terms from voters but also earned critics. Here are ten fun facts about Ronald Reagan they might not …
3 Aug
10 Classic Facts about Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was one of the most influential people of the 20th Century in Europe. Yet, many of us don’t know much about this famous French leader! If you’ve spent any time studying French history, you’ll likely recognise him as one of the figureheads of World War II, and as a keen force in …
2 Aug
10 Presidential Facts about Joe Biden
From Obama’s VP to the full Presidency – Joe Biden’s been at the top of US government for some time. But how much do we all actually know about one of the world’s most important leaders? Here are some fun facts about Joe Biden worth remembering! 1. In the beginning… Joe Biden was born on …
12 Jul
10 Determined Facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower
Whether you know a lot about the history of the United States of America or not, the chances are that you have at least the name Eisenhower. But who exactly was Dwight D. Eisenhower, and what marks did he leave as a legacy? Here are ten dynamic facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower. 1. He’s a …
1 Feb
14 Must See Facts about Mount Rushmore
To many people outside the US, Mount Rushmore might just be known as the monument with all the faces – but, as you can imagine, there is much more to this grandiose structure and natural feature than that! There are likely to be plenty of facts and figures many of us don’t know – which …
17 Dec
16 Brilliant Facts About Bill Clinton
William Jefferson Clinton – Bill to just about everyone – was US President for two terms, leader of the country from 1993 through to 2001. He was a Democrat President, having served following two Republicans – George HW Bush and Ronald Reagan – and ahead of another, George W Bush. Clinton’s time in office was …
26 Oct
21 Brilliant Facts About Barack Obama
After Bush Jr, and before Trump, there was President Obama. Each US President brings in big changes from one administration to the next – and Barack Obama was well-known for making sweeping changes to US society which, for the most part, were reasonably popular! Of course, all presidents have their critics – though Obama, the …
3 Oct