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🗃️ In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy addressed a crowd in West Berlin, declaring “Ich bin ein Berliner” (“I am a Berliner”) in defiance of communist East Germany.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
🗃️ In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy addressed a crowd in West Berlin, declaring “Ich bin ein Berliner” (“I am a Berliner”) in defiance of communist East Germany.
In November 2005, President George W. Bush hosted the Dalai Lama in the private residence of the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In November 2005, President George W. Bush hosted the Dalai Lama in the private residence of the White House.
On November 10, 2004, President George W. Bush nominated Alberto Gonzales to serve as attorney general.
Three months later, in February 2005, the Senate confirmed his nomination in a 60–36 vote, making Gonzales the first Hispanic American to lead the Justice Department.
Three months later, in February 2005, the Senate confirmed his nomination in a 60–36 vote, making Gonzales the first Hispanic American to lead the Justice Department.
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
On November 10, 2004, President George W. Bush nominated Alberto Gonzales to serve as attorney general.
Three months later, in February 2005, the Senate confirmed his nomination in a 60–36 vote, making Gonzales the first Hispanic American to lead the Justice Department.
Three months later, in February 2005, the Senate confirmed his nomination in a 60–36 vote, making Gonzales the first Hispanic American to lead the Justice Department.
President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama at the White House. November 10, 1998.
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama at the White House. November 10, 1998.
President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore address reporters after Congress failed to advance a “fast track” measure to broaden the president’s authority to negotiate trade agreements. November 1997.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore address reporters after Congress failed to advance a “fast track” measure to broaden the president’s authority to negotiate trade agreements. November 1997.
On November 9, 1993, Vice President Al Gore and businessman Ross Perot debated the potential impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on CNN’s Larry King Live.
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
On November 9, 1993, Vice President Al Gore and businessman Ross Perot debated the potential impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on CNN’s Larry King Live.
President Harry Truman greets British Prime Minister Clement Attlee at the White House while Secretary of State James Byrnes looks on. November 1945.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
President Harry Truman greets British Prime Minister Clement Attlee at the White House while Secretary of State James Byrnes looks on. November 1945.
Presidents Kennedy, Eisenhower, and Truman at Eleanor Roosevelt’s funeral. November 10, 1962.
In the second row, just behind Truman, stands Vice President Johnson.
In the second row, just behind Truman, stands Vice President Johnson.
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Presidents Kennedy, Eisenhower, and Truman at Eleanor Roosevelt’s funeral. November 10, 1962.
In the second row, just behind Truman, stands Vice President Johnson.
In the second row, just behind Truman, stands Vice President Johnson.
Former President Ronald Reagan visits the remains of the Berlin Wall. September 1990.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Former President Ronald Reagan visits the remains of the Berlin Wall. September 1990.
On this day in 1953, Cambodia gained independence from France.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
On this day in 1953, Cambodia gained independence from France.
📊 California Governor Gavin Newsom leads a field of prospective 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, according to a new Emerson College poll.
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
📊 California Governor Gavin Newsom leads a field of prospective 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, according to a new Emerson College poll.
Reacting to news of the Berlin Wall’s opening, President George H. W. Bush offered a cautious response, concerned that a triumphant statement from Washington could provoke a backlash from Soviet hardliners.
November 9, 1989.
November 9, 1989.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Reacting to news of the Berlin Wall’s opening, President George H. W. Bush offered a cautious response, concerned that a triumphant statement from Washington could provoke a backlash from Soviet hardliners.
November 9, 1989.
November 9, 1989.
📜 On this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened. The structure, which divided the western and eastern sectors of the city, had been a symbol of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union since its construction 28 years earlier.
November 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
📜 On this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened. The structure, which divided the western and eastern sectors of the city, had been a symbol of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union since its construction 28 years earlier.
Vice President Dick Cheney and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 8, 2009.
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Vice President Dick Cheney and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 8, 2009.
On November 8, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard Nixon in a razor-thin election, becoming the 35th president.
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On November 8, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard Nixon in a razor-thin election, becoming the 35th president.
President George W. Bush and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 23, 2007.
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
President George W. Bush and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 23, 2007.
On November 8, 2016, New York real estate developer Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in an upset election victory.
That night, Trump declared victory at his campaign headquarters in New York.
That night, Trump declared victory at his campaign headquarters in New York.
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
On November 8, 2016, New York real estate developer Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in an upset election victory.
That night, Trump declared victory at his campaign headquarters in New York.
That night, Trump declared victory at his campaign headquarters in New York.
On November 7, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt secured an unprecedented fourth term in office, easily fending off a challenge by Republican Thomas Dewey.
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 AM
On November 7, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt secured an unprecedented fourth term in office, easily fending off a challenge by Republican Thomas Dewey.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on CBS’ 60 Minutes. October 22, 2006.
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on CBS’ 60 Minutes. October 22, 2006.
On November 7, 1989, Douglas Wilder was elected governor of Virginia, becoming the first African American to win a gubernatorial election.
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
On November 7, 1989, Douglas Wilder was elected governor of Virginia, becoming the first African American to win a gubernatorial election.
On November 7, 1972, President Richard Nixon secured reelection in one of the largest electoral landslides in American history, carrying every state except Massachusetts.
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
On November 7, 1972, President Richard Nixon secured reelection in one of the largest electoral landslides in American history, carrying every state except Massachusetts.
1/ On November 7, 2000, Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore faced off in one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
1/ On November 7, 2000, Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore faced off in one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history.
🗃️ Vice President Joe Biden honors his predecessor, Dick Cheney, at the unveiling of Cheney’s marble bust at the U.S. Capitol. December 3, 2015.
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
🗃️ Vice President Joe Biden honors his predecessor, Dick Cheney, at the unveiling of Cheney’s marble bust at the U.S. Capitol. December 3, 2015.
Nancy Pelosi in front of her campaign headquarters in San Francisco. April 1987.
November 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Nancy Pelosi in front of her campaign headquarters in San Francisco. April 1987.
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln won a four-way race for president.
Before his inauguration the following March, seven southern states seceded from the Union in reaction to Lincoln’s election and his opposition to the expansion of slavery.
Before his inauguration the following March, seven southern states seceded from the Union in reaction to Lincoln’s election and his opposition to the expansion of slavery.
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln won a four-way race for president.
Before his inauguration the following March, seven southern states seceded from the Union in reaction to Lincoln’s election and his opposition to the expansion of slavery.
Before his inauguration the following March, seven southern states seceded from the Union in reaction to Lincoln’s election and his opposition to the expansion of slavery.