What is Woodrow Wilson most remembered for?
Wilson led his country into World War I and became the creator and leading advocate of the League of Nations, for which he was awarded the 1919 Nobel Prize for Peace. During his second term the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote, was passed and ratified.
Why was Madison always sick?
In 1772, after the death of a close friend, Madison suffered from a number of seizures that were categorized as being epilepsy, although have since been re-diagnosed as epileptoid hysteria (via HealthGuidance).
What distinction does James Madison hold?
James Madison Jr. He is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights.
Which famous song was written during the presidency of James Madison?
War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled banner.
Did Monroe support slavery?
As president, Monroe supported abolition, but he enslaved up to 250 people in his lifetime.
Does former VP have Secret Service?
Congress passed legislation (H.R. 5938); the “Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008,” which authorized Secret Service protection for former Vice Presidents, their spouses and their children less than 16 years of age for up to six months after the Vice President’s term in office has ended.
Who is called Your Excellency?
Generally people addressed as Excellency are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, Catholic bishops and high ranking ecclesiastics and others holding equivalent rank (e.g., heads of international organizations). Members of royal families generally have distinct addresses (Majesty, Highness, etc.)
How many letters does the president get a day?
Barack Obama writing a response to one of the ten letters he received each day as president from the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence.
Does the president really read emails?
Does the President personally read the messages people send him? Because so many of you write, the President cannot personally review each message, though he does receive samples of his incoming correspondence. The White House Correspondence staff helps him read and respond to the mail.