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Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin (1952-) is a former KGB agent who has ruled Russia for more than two decades.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin inside the Apollo 11 prior to the lunar landing on July 20, 1969. (Credit: NASA)

Buzz Aldrin became the second man to walk on the moon during NASA’s 1969 Apollo 11 mission. Beyond that historic moment, Aldrin played a critical behind-the-scenes role in solving some of the thorniest challenges of manned space flight.

Ferdinand Foch

Ferdinand Foch was a French military leader who served as supreme commander of the Allied armies during the final months of World War I. He played a pivotal role in the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended the conflict.

Carrie Chapman Catt

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) was a trailblazing American suffragist, political strategist and visionary leader who devoted her life to the women’s rights cause and was a major force behind the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Why Woodstock Almost Never Happened

Woodstock, the iconic music festival, brought huge audiences and groundbreaking performances. But when local residents raised concerns about crowds of arriving music fans, it almost never happened.

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History Shorts: The First Hispanic Congressman Fights for His Seat

Romauldo Pacheco ran to represent a large Southern California district that was sympathetic to his bid for office. But he encountered fierce opposition.

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Paul von Hindenburg

Paul von Hindenburg was a significant and controversial political figure in German history who served as the second president of the Weimar Republic. While some praised him for stabilizing Germany in the wake of World War I sanctions, Hindenburg played a key role in Adolf Hitler’s rise to power.

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Vladimir Putin

Buzz Aldrin

Ferdinand Foch

Carrie Chapman Catt

Why Woodstock Almost Never Happened

History Shorts: The First Hispanic Congressman Fights for His Seat

Paul von Hindenburg

Battle of Leipzig

Amerigo Vespucci

John French

Joseph Joffre

The Hajj