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Jackie Nash
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Jackie Nash is an Editorial Producer for BIO.com. If she could live in any decade, it would be the 1970s—when such rock legends as Neil Young and John Lennon ruled the airwaves.
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Obama Re-Elected, Defeats Romney for a Second Term
November 7, 2012 by Jackie NashPost a commentPresident Barack Obama won re-election last night in a tight race against Republican challenger Mitt Romney, earning a second term in the White House. The president...
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- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
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- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Jill Biden
Educator / 1951 -
Jill Biden is best known for being the wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and for her role as America's second lady.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates with Babies
Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1942 -
Former Delaware Senator Joe Biden was elected the 47th U.S. vice president with President Barack Obama in 2008. He earned a second term as vice president when Obama was re-elected to the presidency in 2012.
Paul Ryan
U.S. Representative / 1970 -
U.S. Representative Paul Ryan is a Republican from Wisconsin known for his conservative positions. In the 2012 presidential election, Ryan was the running mate of Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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Unforgettably Awkward Presidential Moments
September 26, 2012 by Jackie NashLet's face it: These days, Americans are keen on remembering presidents' gaffes just as much as as their accolades. And considering the social media surge of the...
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- Failed Assassinations
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Irish-Americans
Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1911 - 2004
President Ronald Reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War. He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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Breaking News: Arlen Specter, Former U.S. Senator, Dies at 82
October 14, 2012 by Jackie NashArlen Specter, a longtime U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, died on October 14, 2012, at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from complications of non-Hodgkins...
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- Political Party Crashers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Lawyers
Arlen Specter
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1930 - 2012
Arlen Specter was Philadelphia District Attorney and was elected to the senate five times. He helped initiate the reauthorization of the Patriot Act.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated in 1963.
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- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
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Michael Jackson: Remembering the Life and Death of the King of Pop
June 25, 2012 by Jackie NashMichael Jackson was 50 years old when he died on June 25, 2009, after suffering cardiac arrest due to Propofol intoxication. The King of Pop was just two months...
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- Apollo Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Michael Jackson
Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009
Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.
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R.L. Stine Talks New Book, 'Red Rain'
October 10, 2012 by Jackie NashBeloved horror author R.L. Stine, who became famous for his scary kids' series in the 1990s, is still giving us Goosebumps. Fans who have grown up with Stine's popular...
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Ray Bradbury
Author, Poet / 1920 - 2012
American fantasy and horror author Ray Bradbury is best known for his novels Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles.
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
Rod Serling
Anti-War Activist, Television Personality, Author, Screenwriter / 1924 - 1975
Emmy Award–winning television and film writer Rod Serling created and hosted the sci-fi fantasy series The Twilight Zone and co-wrote Planet of the Apes.
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Artists
James Thurber
Illustrator, Author / 1894 - 1961
James Thurber was an American cartoonist best known for his contributions to The New Yorker magazine.

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