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  Me after spending 10 mins in garden: Netizens react as Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts in US heat

  Trending | June 26, 2024 17:35 IST

  The statue was created by Virginia-based artist Sandy Williams IV at Camp Barker in Washington, and is an iconic symbol of Black history in the US and America's monument culture. It was reduced to a droopy mess as temperatures soared to nearly three digits (Fahrenheit) across the country.

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  Donald Trump ranked as worst president in US history, Joe Biden ranks 14th

  World | February 21, 2024 14:07 IST

  Abraham Lincoln was ranked as the best President ahead of Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt. The survey said Trump's rank was determined on the basis of his radical departure from political, institutional and legal norms.

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  July 4 isn't just US independence day, it's also day Presidents kick the bucket. You read that right

  World | July 04, 2022 10:30 IST

  The Fourth of July, as the world knows, is the day that independence was declared. But there also is a strange connection to the holiday. Three Presidents died on the day, and conspiracists believe that this fact is more than just a coincidence.   

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  In Gettysburg, Donald Trump announces 100-day presidency plan; vows to sue sexual assault accusers

  World | October 23, 2016 10:37 IST

  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday came to the battlefield town of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania to announce his plans for his first 100 days in office.

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  ‘Mental illness of Abraham Lincoln, John F Kennedy may have helped them in times of crisis’

  World | August 11, 2016 14:14 IST

  Psychiatrists and psychologists have now pointed out that the mental illness of Abraham Lincoln and John F Kennedy may have helped them in times of crisis.

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  5 important events happened on 22nd May

  Who cares | May 22, 2015 11:55 IST

  History is not created in a day! But, a day can bring many changes in history. Following are five historical events that happened this day and changed the future course of the world.1.    In the

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  Abraham Lincoln 150th death anniversary: Hometown re-enacts funeral

  World | May 04, 2015 14:01 IST

  Springfield (Illinois): It was April 15 1865 when the 16th President of United States Abraham Lincoln 'Abe' was shot down by John Wilkes Booth when he was watching Our 'American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre in

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  Obama in Delhi: 7 things to know about Barack Hussein Obama

  World | January 24, 2015 20:27 IST

  New Delhi: There are unprecedented security measures in place for the visiting President and every one is talking about his special plane ‘The Airforce One' and his car ‘The Beast'.Alternately, everyone also wants to know

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  Modi to stay at US President's official guest house

  India | September 22, 2014 21:15 IST

  New Delhi: Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister in over a decade to stay at the US President's guest house - the 190-year-old Blair House- when he travels to Washington on September

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  Know about the "Haunted" places in and around The White House

  World | December 23, 2014 11:42 IST

  New Delhi: That the White House is "haunted" has been suggested by several incidents and media reports . Not only the White House, the areas surrounding it have also been considered haunted as many people

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  Top 10 political assassinations of the World

  Politics | January 03, 2015 11:20 IST

  Political assassinations may be less heard of now, but reverting to history, there have been numerous cases of assassination of eminent politicians and leaders.Assassinations of leaders whom we love or hate may be prompted by

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  Big B in awe of 'Lincoln'

  Bollywood | March 28, 2013 14:12 IST

  Mumbai, March 28 : He watched "Lincoln" twice in just two days and Amitabh Bachchan says he is not only filled with the "historical significance" of the film, but also the "detail and competence" of

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  Lots to see and do for Lincoln fans in Washington

  World | January 31, 2013 15:47 IST

  Washington:  Whether you're interested in Lincoln the president or "Lincoln" the movie, Washington is a downright thrilling destination. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and one of the country's most admired,