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A Forged Letter Almost Becomes Garfield’s ‘Death Warrant’
This letter was intended to undermine Garfield's reputation and political standing, which puts his life at risk. -
FDR Almost Loses the Black Vote
Examines challenges President Franklin D. Roosevelt faced when trying to maintain hi African American voters during administration. -
Kissinger Prematurely Announces ‘Peace’ in Vietnam
Henry Kissinger, then National Security Advisor, prematurely says a peace agreement has been done in Vietnam during negotiations, though the conflict continued for several more years. -
Reagan Campaign Coins the Term ‘October Surprise’
Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign talked about a attempt by the Reagan team to delay the release of American hostages in Iran until after election. -
Iran-Contra Indictment Is Bad News for George H.W. Bush
A political scandal involved the secret sale of arms to Iran and diversion of funds to Nicaraguan rebels. -
A DUI Almost Derails George W. Bush
George got arrested in 1976 for drunk driving and then, the news story was a last-minute gift to Gore, who won the popular vote in 2000, but famously lost the election after a recount in Florida was halted by the Supreme Court. -
FBI Reopens Probe into Clinton’s Emails
FBI's investigates into Hillary Clinton's private email server during her tenure as Secretary Of State. This was days before presidential election.