7 Politicians Who Served in All Three Branches of the Federal Government
Discover the 7 American leaders who served in Congress, the Cabinet, and the federal judiciary, mastering all three branches of government.
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Katie edits Today on Politics stories on first ladies, presidential families and the social history of Washington. Each list Katie edits is checked against the White House Historical Association, presidential library archives and the Library of Congress.
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8 U.S. Politicians Who Won Olympic Medals Before (or After) Running for Office
Discover 8 U.S. politicians who competed in the Olympics, examining their verified medal records, campaign history, and major legislative committee accomplishments.
7 Generals Who Ran for U.S. President—and Lost at the Ballot Box
Discover seven famous American generals who ran for president and lost, from Winfield Scott to Douglas MacArthur, and why battlefield command fell…
8 Members of Congress Who Held the Record for Longest Service in Capitol Hill History
Explore the 8 lawmakers who held the all-time record for longest congressional service, from John Brown and Carl Hayden to Robert Byrd…
8 Women Who Served in Presidential Cabinets From Frances Perkins to the 21st Century
Explore 8 historic women who served in presidential Cabinets, from Frances Perkins to Janet Yellen, including their confirmation votes and policy legacies.
8 Chief Justices of the United States Who Defined Entire Constitutional Eras
Discover how 8 era-defining Chief Justices used opinion assignment, docket control, and administrative power to reshape American constitutional history.
8 Women Who Broke Barriers in the U.S. House and Senate Before 1975
Explore 8 pioneering women who broke institutional barriers in the U.S. House and Senate before 1975, from Jeannette Rankin to Shirley Chisholm.
11 Senators Who Changed Political Parties While Serving in Office
Learn how 11 modern U.S. senators changed political parties mid-term, reshaped committee chairmanships, and altered Senate majority control in office.
10 Former U.S. Representatives Who Later Served on the Supreme Court
Explore 10 former U.S. representatives who became Supreme Court justices, their legislative legacies, and why presidents stopped nominating lawmakers after 1971.
9 Eleanor Roosevelt Achievements That Improved Our Nation
Tap into all the Eleanor Roosevelt achievements now and discover how one woman's courage and leadership helped shape a better future for…