Abraham Lincoln sat next to his wife and behind some important government officials. When Lincoln was in his booth, during the last few hours of his life, it seemed like the country was at peace. The war was near its end, with Lincoln having clearly obtained his objective of a slavery free country. ... Surprisingly, the item that stopped John Wilkes Booth from running into the South where he would be free to leave the country and avoid punishment was not a person or a weapon. ... Surrounding him were his wife, one of his sons, many Cabinet members, Generals, and Chief Justice Chase. ...

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Prostitution in these countries is illegal and the US Government claims to be against it. ... First, because so many Asian countries have been affected by this institution, whether directly or indirectly. ... In Korea the women that engage in these activities are referred to as "kiaeng" meaning "rented wife." ... What they do not have in their own countries. ... The injustices that come with militarized prostitution in Asian countries are astounding. ...

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He was also a perfect gentleman who detested dirty jokes and sent for dueling pistols any time anyone made any sign that they were interested in his wife. ... While Roosevelt tried to help his own citizens he often used and pushed around other countries because he felt it was his right. ...

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I had a neighbor across the street with a colored husband and wife that acted as caretaker, but they couldn't live in that part of town without a permit. ... I"m not a big Jazz guy, there's country I like and country I don't like. ... "If its so important then what about the human rights in China and other countries like that. ... Your kind of asking for it when your trying to control another country. ...

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On February 14, Roosevelt lost his mother to typhoid, and within hours, his wife died of Bright's disease. ... In 1903, when negotiations with Colombia for a Canal Zone lease broke down, Roosevelt quietly supported a revolution in that country. ...

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On February 14, Roosevelt lost his mother to typhoid, and within hours, his wife died of Bright's disease. ... In 1903, when negotiations with Colombia for a Canal Zone lease broke down, Roosevelt quietly supported a revolution in that country. ...

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"No one but the President," he said, "seems to be expected ... to look out for the general interests of the country"(Internet 1). ... Tenderly nursed by his second wife, Edith Bolling Galt, he lived until 1924. ... Below his country, the Mexican Revolution was in full swing. Wilson had made his moves in accordance to what he had felt was best for his country and its people. ... By 1916, Wilson began to realize where his country stood in relation to those that were fighting. ...

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There are many events that have shaped the history of our country. ... Sometimes life presents insignificant moments as well, but even these moments are considered part of our countries history. ... By a vote of five-hundred and sixty-eight to four-hundred and four, the following requirements, which were approved by delegates across the country, were added to the churches standards for ministry: "Since the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching, self-avowed, practicing homosexuals are not to be accepted as candidates, ordained as ministers or appointed to serve ...

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"People in countries worldwide perceive government corruption as a widespread problem. This includes countries with a free press -- an indicator of good governance and development -- and those where media freedom is limited " (Sonnenschein 2013.) ... "For seven months, Clinton has let stand his denials of any sexual liaisons with Lewinsky and allowed aides and even his wife go on television to repeat them." ... I know that my public comments and my silence about this matter gave a false impression, I misled people, including even my wife. ...

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When the framers met in Philadelphia in 1787 to "revise the Articles of Confederation" and ended up creating an entirely new constitution, in no country in the world was there a democratically selected chief executive. ... In European countries this is always divided > in England the Queen is the ceremonial head of Britain (the Chief of State), but the Prime Minister is the chief executive of British government. ... In the president's capacity as the chief of state, there are a number of responsibilities > receiving visiting dignitaries from other countries, going on official...

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Nixon (1913-1994), 37th president of the United States In assessing what is good in a president, one must look at that president's ability to properly govern its citizens and country and in the manner in which he does it. ... The Nixon's would suffer financially for years after, forcing Francis Nixon to work two jobs and his wife Hannah to work as well.( ) Richard was left to fend for himself most of the time, but managed to excel in public school. ...

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