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U.S. Government and Politics ‑ This Day In History

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

1824

Presidential election goes to the House of Representatives

U.S. Government and Politics
1856

Sitting president Franklin Pierce denied his party’s nomination for reelection

U.S. Government and Politics
1974

Former Vice President Spiro Agnew disbarred for tax evasion

U.S. Government and Politics
1920

Socialist party nominates “Convict 2253” for president

U.S. Government and Politics
1984

Jesse Jackson delivers “Rainbow Coalition” speech at DNC

U.S. Government and Politics
2008

Republican John McCain selects Sarah Palin as his running mate

U.S. Government and Politics
2009

Tea Party protest draws thousands to Washington, D.C.

U.S. Government and Politics
1959

George A. Kasem of California becomes first Arab American member of Congress

U.S. Government and Politics
1973

James Abourezk of South Dakota becomes first Arab American to serve in U.S. Senate

U.S. Government and Politics
2021

Kamala Harris becomes first female vice president

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2004

The Howard Dean scream

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1957

Dalip Singh Saund assumes office as the first Asian American and the first Sikh elected to Congress

U.S. Government and Politics
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