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The Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, commonly referred to as the United States Poet Laureate, serves as the official poet of the United States. During their term, the poet laureate seeks to raise the national consciousness to a greater appreciation of the reading and writing of poetry.
Richard Blanco (born February 15, 1968) is an American poet, public speaker, author, playwright, and civil engineer.He is the fifth poet to read at a United States presidential inauguration, having read the poem "One Today" for Barack Obama's second inauguration.
John Tyler was the first vice president to assume the presidency during a presidential term, setting the precedent that a vice president who does so becomes the fully functioning president with a new, distinct administration. [13] Throughout most of its history, American politics has been dominated by political parties. The Constitution is ...
The Teflon President, [163] coined by Rep. Patricia Schroeder because nothing negative "stuck to" him (like a Teflon skillet); he remained blame-free in the eyes of the American people. [162] Bonzo: from the name of the chimp in Bedtime for Bonzo, a film that Reagan starred in as well as his mental ability. [164]
Notable best presidents include George Washington at No.2, Thomas Jefferson at No. 7, and Barack Obama at No. 12.
President of Poland (22 December 1990 – 22 December 1995) For non–violent struggle for free trade unions and human rights in Poland. [20] Óscar Arias (born 1940) 1987 Costa Rica: 40th President of Costa Rica (8 May 1986 – 8 May 1990) 45th President of Costa Rica (8 May 2006 – 8 May 2010) For his work for lasting peace in Central ...
Fan clubs on some platforms bear names, like a “Trump is My President” group on X that has nearly 5,000 members. “I call him President Trump, the best President in my life time,” wrote ...
America managed to achieve a "soft landing" thanks to an immigration rebound, says Nobel laureate Paul Krugman. Thank America’s immigrants for killing the recession and keeping unemployment at ...