Did you know that in 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American President of the United States? The founders of the Constitution expected leadership that transcends riches and connections, a goal accomplished when Obama believed in the presidency despite accusations of discrimination.

In 1265, Britain's House of Commons, which became a model for parliamentary bodies, met for the first time. In 1778, James Cook became the first European to step foot on the Hawaiian Islands. He called them the Sandwich Islands.

Originally published in Synapse on January 22, 2009.

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon. We'll be posting live updates.

Some donned red, white, and blue and celebrated the 47th president. Others filled the streets in protest of another Trump presidency.

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon. We'll be posting live updates.

Donald Trump oath ceremony Highlights: Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as the 47th US President on Monday. Vice president JD Vance also took oath. Trump, who has promised a new "golden age" for America, took oath at an indoor ceremony at the rotunda of the US Capitol building. ...Read More

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Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White

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