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20 hours ago · e. In the United States, black conservatism is a political and social movement rooted in African-American communities that aligns largely with the American conservative movement, including the Christian right. [1] Black conservatism emphasizes social conservatism, traditionalism, patriotism, capitalism and free markets.
20 hours ago · Maplewood, New Jersey. / 40.733607; -74.271159. Maplewood is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is an inner-ring suburban bedroom community of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. [19]
20 hours ago · Alumna Lin Tan hosting the 2011 Chinese New Year Live show. She is also the host of SinoVision's evening talk show New York Lounge. Alumnus Adam Pascal in concert in New Haven, Connecticut, January 19, 2008. Alumna Candice Night in concert in 2012. Isobella Jade, writer; Antonio Meneses Saillant, writer; Nada Shabout, art historian
20 hours ago · Asian Americans have been involved in the U.S. entertainment industry since the 19th century, when Afong Moy started a series of shows that evolved into essentially one-women shows. In the mid-19th century, Chang and Eng Bunker (the original "Siamese Twins") became naturalized citizens and were successful performers in the United States. [1]
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- John Quincy Adams
- Andrew Jackson
- Martin Van Buren
- William Henry Harrison
- John Tyler
The American Cincinnatus:Like the famous Roman, he won a war, then became a private citizen instead of seeking power or riches as a reward. He became the first president general of the Society of t...The American Fabius for his Fabian military strategy during the Revolutionary War.The Father of His Country[a]His ExcellencyThe Colossus of Independencefor his leadership in Congress in 1776.The Duke of Braintree due to residing in Braintree, Massachusetts and his strong opinions on the use of honorificsfor important officers of the government.Father of American IndependenceHis Rotundityfor his girthy bodily figure.The Apostle of DemocracyFather of the Declaration of IndependenceLong TomThe Man of the PeopleThe Father of the ConstitutionLittle Jemmy or His Little Majesty:at only 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm), the shortest U.S. president.The Era of Good Feelings President for "The Era of Good Feelings", the period following the War of 1812, during which America became less divided politically, to the extent that the only opponents...The Last Cocked Hat because he was the last U.S. president to wear a tricorne hat according to the old-fashioned style of the 18th century.The Abolitionist or Old Man Eloquent: famed for routinely bringing up the slavery issue against Congressional rules, and for his role later on in the Amistad case. He is the only American president...Mad Old Man From MassachusettsAndy,childhood nicknameThe Hero of New Orleans for his military victory in the Battle of New Orleans.Jackass: Andrew Jackson's critics disparaged him as a "Jackass"; however, Jackson embraced the animal, making it the unofficial symbol of the Democratic Party.King Andrewfor his supposedly excessive use of the veto power.The American TalleyrandBlue Whiskey Van, a reference to his excessive drinking of whiskey.The Careful Dutchman:Van Buren's first language was Dutch.Dandy President,criticizers called him for his fancy expensive outfitsGeneral Mum,as in the expression, "keep it mum," because of his avoidance of speaking out on controversial issues during his election campaign.Old Granny, his opponents called him for he was the oldest person at the time to be president, his age was 68Tippecanoe or also Old Tippecanoe, a reference to Harrison's victory at the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe; used in the campaign song Tippecanoe and Tyler Tooduring the 1840 presidential election.Washington of the West, a reference to Harrison's victories at the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe and 1813 Battle of the Thames.His Accidency, a nickname given by his opponents; the first president to be elevated to the presidency by the death of his predecessor, William Henry Harrison.
