KC Stark
Memorial Day in the USA 2023
Reflecting back on my youth, one of the biggest decisions I made was enlisting in the US Army and joining the ranks of the US Infantry....
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Andrew Jackson’s Presidency: Controversy, Conflict, and Transformation (1829–1837)
As I continue my studies of America's presidents, Andrew Jackson's presidency screams as one of the most consequential in American...
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The Greatest Failed Military Campaigns: From Napoleon to Putin
One year ago today Russia's President Putin committed what may become the worst military decision since the Spanish Armada's attempted...
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John Quincy Adams: Controversy Political Polarization and Economic Challenges (1825–1829)
As I delve into the past actions and legacies of our nation's presidents, one quickly sees that polarization and economic challenges are...
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James Monroe: The Panic of 1819 to an Era of Good Feeling (1817–1825)
As I dived deeper into the history of America's presidents, my respect for James Monroe grew. His policitcally risky and bold doctrine...
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James Madison: Father of the Constitution and Birth of Federalism (1809-1817)
I confess, I knew little of James Madison before becoming intrigued by his history before and after the ratification of the Constitution....
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Thomas Jefferson: A Brilliant Mind and Legacy of Infamous Contradictions (1801-1809)
As I ponder the works of America's third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, I discover a brilliantly liberated mind and a...
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America’s Debt Limit: History Has a Warning for Both GOP and DEM Voters
A blessing of age lies in the providence of reflection. Who else remembers what happened in 2011 and 2013? Hint, it was a self-inflicted...
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Bridge the Divide: President Lyndon B. Johnson and Martin Luther King Jr.
As we celebrate the life and deeds of Martin Luther King Jr., today's political parties are plagued by decades of disdain and abuse of...
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John Adams: America’s 2nd President and His Lasting Impact on Today’s America (1797-1801)
John Adams was one of the founding fathers of the United States and played a crucial role in the country's early history. He served as...
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How Do US Lawmakers Get Away with Breaking the Law and Avoiding Subpoenas?
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to write the laws that govern America and not have to abide by them yourself? The concept is based on...
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America’s Defense Spending and the Cost of War and Peace
In the eyes of a US Infantry veteran, defense spending in the name of war and peace still seems to baffle administrations and divide...
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