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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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Presidents and the economy: Who was best, worst? Take our quiz.
Presidents are judged at the ballot box and in history books by how well the economy performs during their tenure. Can you guess which president fared the best? The worst?
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'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents
From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.
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5 of America's best presidential losers
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Gallery Presidential vacations
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Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933
Despised at home, Hoover was a savior to many Europeans
02/26/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Michelle Obama on the cover of Vogue
02/10/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way.
02/09/2009 12:00 am -
Nothing to Fear
A new book peels back the legend to examine FDR’s first 100 days.
01/20/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Great recession? Mini-depression? What to call this crisis.
01/19/2009 12:00 am -
How will history judge Bush?
Never in polls has one president experienced such highs and lows in job approval.
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
For kids: Name that president
Test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions about the presidents of the United States?
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Rescue US autoworkers first
Give them a way to get out of companies due for downsizing.
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
For Obama, White House clout is now
The president-elect went public this week to reassure Americans he’s on top of the economic crisis.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Our first century
A mandate to 'lighten' still drives the Monitor at the dawn of its second 100 years.
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion FDR saved capitalism – now it's Obama's turn
We have to learn how to curb capitalism's excesses.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Obama's promises face a rough road ahead
A government mired in debt combined with a recession will make the path to recovery difficult for the president-elect.
11/06/2008 12:00 am -
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10/27/2008 01:00 am -
History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally
European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.
10/16/2008 01:00 am -
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07/17/2008 01:00 am -
How the candidates' speaking styles play
McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
07/11/2008 01:00 am -
How the candidates' speaking styles play
McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.
07/11/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Rough patch, downturn, or sideways waffle: They all spell recession
Why presidents love economic euphemisms.
06/20/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Israeli ex-soldiers, the US labor market, athletes' boycott role, and body image.
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
Clinton-Obama: perils of a long Democratic battle
A duel that goes for months weakens the winner. Right?
02/11/2008 12:00 am
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