Heads of State

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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom: A Short Biography

By: Doug West

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest reigning monarch. She served as a beacon of reassurance and stability during rapidly changing times in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations

Zachary Taylor: A Short Biography: Twelfth President of the United States

By: Doug West

Zachary Taylor or “Old Rough and Ready” as his men called him, came up through the ranks in the U.S. army, became a hero in the Mexican-America War, and won

William Henry Harrison: A Short Biography: Ninth President of the United States

By: Doug West

Only president for one month before his untimely death, William Henry Harrison didn’t get the chance to demonstrate his competency as the ninth president of the United States. Before reaching

President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography

By: Doug West

Hollywood movie star turned politician, Ronald Reagan became the fortieth president of United States. He was a proponent of a smaller government, lower taxes, and a strong military.

Richard Nixon: A Short Biography: 37th President of the United States

By: Doug West

Richard Nixon rose through the political ranks to become the 37th U.S. president of the United States and has the dubious distinction of being the only president to be forced

John Quincy Adams: A Short Biography: Sixth President of the United States

By: Doug West

John Quincy Adams, son of the second president of the United States, would himself attain the office of the president. His long career serving America would include roles as a

Joe Biden: A Short Biography: 47th Vice President of the United States

By: Doug West

A short biography of the former Senator from Delaware and vice president of the United States Joe Biden.