Articles by Jeff Charles
Has the Presidency Become Too Powerful?
The president of the United States has the most significant job in the federal government, leading the executive branch. The… Read More
The War on Terror Comes to an End – But What Was It?
President Joe Biden is now withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. It will be the end of a war that lasted… Read More
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Juneteenth, which is a mixture of June and nineteenth, commemorates the day the last American slaves were freed after the… Read More
The Suez Crisis: Three Countries Fought Over a Canal
The Suez crisis, which occurred in 1956, was an important incident in the Cold War. It was one of several… Read More
The Spanish-American War and the Media’s Instigation
The press has a lot of influence over the United States. In fact, the media exercises so much sway over… Read More
Yellow Journalism: A Legacy of Sensationalism
Journalism is supposed to be one of the most honorable professions. In fact, the First Amendment of the United States… Read More
The Sixth Amendment: A Person’s Rights in Court
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects important rights for people who are accused of committing a crime. Like… Read More
Jim Crow: Racial Inequality by Law
After the American Civil War ended and slavery was abolished, black Americans were finally able to live without being forced… Read More
Thurgood Marshall: A Civil Rights Icon
Thurgood Marshall made history as the first African American to join the U.S. Supreme Court – and by spending a… Read More
Bay Of Pigs: The CIA’s Failed Plan to Oust Castro
The Bay of Pigs invasion remains one of the darkest marks on American foreign policy. The failed military action damaged… Read More
The Fifth Amendment: Guaranteeing the Rights of the Accused
The Fifth Amendment is one of the most important parts of the U.S. Constitution. It was established to protect people… Read More
Sen. Edward Brooke: A Role Model for Young African Americans
Senator Edward W. Brooke is an icon in black history, especially when it comes to the U.S. federal government. He… Read More