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The Candidates The candidates were a reform-minded Democrat and a Reconstructionist Republican. Rutherford B. Hayes was the governor of Ohio and was the Republican candidate. His campaign focused on reform and a commitment to civil rights, particularly for African Americans in the South. Before the war he had been a Cincinnati lawyer and abolitionist. He […]
Upon hearing of RFK’s decision, five of his eight surviving siblings released a brief statement condemning it as a “betrayal” of their family’s values and “a sad ending to a sad story.” Previously, at least 15 Kennedy family members had shunned RFK Jr.’s candidacy and endorsed Joe Biden for president, before Biden dropped out. These […]
Isaac Newton in later life. Painting by James Thornhill. Early Life and Education Newton’s early life was marked by personal hardships. His father died three months before he was born, and when Newton was three, his mother remarried, leaving him in the care of his maternal grandmother. As a child, Newton displayed a curiosity about […]
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Loewe releases Spring 2025 pre-collection campaign Loewe released its Spring 2025 pre-collection campaign starring Ambika Mod, Ayo Edebiri, Baifern Pimchanok, Drew Starkey, Leo Woodall, Richard Gadd, Rose Wylie and Sue … Continue reading Source link
Clement Attlee with John F. Kennedy in 1961. The UK General Election held in July 2024 was a truly historic event, with Labour returning to office after more than a decade in opposition. The fact that Labour did so with such a massive majority means that they have a strong mandate to transform Britain into […]
Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine. Source link
A depiction of an early balloon flight in Annonay, France in 1783. The Origins of Hot Air Balloons The idea of flying is something that humans have fantasized about for centuries. Many have theorized about how this could happen. English philosopher Roger Bacon hypothesized in the 13th century that man could fly if attached to […]
Unpacking the Colombian cocaine kidnapping saga; the myth-making of Ray McCauley; plus images of a young humpback whale that washed ashore – all in your Weekend Wrap. Source link
A graphic of Nimitz’s plan at the Battle. Copyright Dale Jenkins. Printed with permission. After-action report The after-action report of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher confirms the intended movements of the carrier force in conformity with the Nimitz plan: ENTERPRISE and HORNET maintained their air groups In readiness as a striking force. During the night […]
Victor Ayomipo experiments with the CSS min() function, exploring its flexibility with different units to determine if it is the be-all, end-all for responsiveness. Discover the cautions he highlights against dogmatic approaches to web design based on his findings. Did you see this post that Chris Coyier published back in August? He experimented with CSS […]