Melissa August

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The First Televised Presidential Debate Isn't What You Think It Was

Many people think of the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate. But some argue the first televised presidential debate was four years earlier.

By Melissa August

The History Behind Kamala Harris Breaking the 191-Year-Old Record for Tiebreaking Votes

Vice President Kamala Harris broke John C. Calhoun's record for most tiebreaking votes cast as Vice President.

By Melissa August

The Forgotten History of the Japanese Balloon Bomb That Killed Americans in World War II

This is not the first time balloon incursions have been of concern to the American public.

By Melissa August

Making the Christmas Classic 'Meet Me in St. Louis'

Margaret O'Brien shares her recollections of working with Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli—and why she thinks the film's charm endures

By Melissa August

Mike Pence and the History Behind the Jan. 6 Committee

Historians react to former VP Mike Pence's saying it would be "unprecedented in history" for him to summoned to speak before the Jan. 6 Committee

By Melissa August

Children of Classic Christmas Movie Stars Share Memories of Their Parents' Beloved Films

The children of Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Natalie Wood, Judy Garland and more on special memories of their parents' classic holiday films

By Melissa August

How Elkton Became the Marriage Capital of the East Coast

Elkton, Md., was one of the busiest "marriage mills" due to its geography and the lack of a waiting period

By Melissa August

Charlie Brotman Talks to TIME About His 16th Inauguration

It marked his 16th time, for 11 different Presidents.

By Melissa August

Playing Baseball During a Pandemic: What Happened in 1918

Boston Red Sox historian Gordon Edes called it “the most joyless World Series ever"

By Melissa August

During the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the White House Stayed Silent

President Wilson never uttered a single public statement about the pandemic, which killed about 675,000 Americans

By Melissa August
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