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'First Lady' drama spotlights Roosevelt, Ford, Obama spouses

Showtime's series “The First Lady” dramatizes the lives of three presidential spouses during their time in and outside the White House

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Showtime series skims the surface of three compelling women’s stories in ‘The First Lady’

The writing is often clunky, obvious and filled with Big Picture Messaging, and too many of the supporting characters are one-note caricatures.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2022

The First Lady review – star-studded series is a third-rate disappointment

The series on three first ladies falls flat despite a stacked cast, including Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022

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State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

State of the Union: The five most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting “You lie!” to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Presidents’ Day: What America’s leaders did next after leaving the White House

The Obamas signed a lucrative production deal with Netflix, Teddy Roosevelt explored the Amazon, Gerald Ford wrote a joke book and Donald Trump plotted revenge against his enemies

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Viewpoint 1: This Black History Month, don’t ban our history — teach it

When President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he urged all Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

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The origins of Black History Month

Historian Dr Carter Woodson was motivated to do more to honour Black history after attending the Lincoln Jubilee celebration in Chicago in 1915

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

Presidential Visions for Space Exploration: From Ike to Biden

A brief look at how each American president helped shape and steer American activities in space.

Space · Jan 20, 2021

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