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Chuck Grassley entered politics in 1958, winning an election to the Iowa House of Representatives.
The U.S. had only 48 states at the time.
President George W. Bush standing at Ground Zero in New York City following the September 11 Attacks. โI can hear you.โ
How old were some of Americaโs Founding Fathers in 1776?
๐บ๐ธ Thomas Jefferson โ 33
๐บ๐ธ Alexander Hamilton โ 21
๐บ๐ธ James Madison โ 25
๐บ๐ธ John Adams โ 40
๐บ๐ธ George Washington โ 44
๐บ๐ธ John Hancock โ 39
๐บ๐ธ Benjamin Franklin โ 70
๐บ๐ธ Patrick Henry โ 40
๐บ๐ธ Samuel Adams โ 53
๐บ๐ธ Thomas Paine โ 39
The United States was founded by a remarkable mix of young revolutionaries and experienced statesmen.
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When Mel Brooks was born 100 years ago today, Calvin Coolidge was serving as President of the United States.
There have been 17 presidencies since then.
