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Glenn Beck Rally at Lincoln Memorial Sparks Controversy

So Glenn Beck has decided to do it again. It so happens that after his various foot-in-the-mouth comments, Glenn Beck has done a comeback by announcing to hold a so called “Restoring the Honor” rally on the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Yes, you have guessed it right. The exact date...

The 15 Smartest and Dumbest Presidents of the United States

The 15 Smartest and Dumbest Presidents of the United States

Universally and instantly recognizable, the President of the United States – the heads of state and government of the world’s largest superpower, the commander–in-chief of the US Armed Forces, the omnipotent and oft-termed “Leader of the Free World” – requires no long-winded or flowery introduction. What does require clarification, however, are the notions of “smartness” and “dumbness”.

10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

The 20th century was a time of great change, with devastating wars, the rise of two superpowers and the fall of one. Demonstrations have been used throughout history to change the world, both peacefully and violently, but in the 20th century activism came into its own in an age of protest. 1)...

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement, stood before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. The memorable words Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during his speech: "I am happy to join with you...