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"Death panel"
"Death panel" is a political term that originated during a 2009 debate about federal health care legislation to cover the uninsured in the United States.
"Death panel" is a political term that originated during a 2009 debate about federal health care legislation to cover the uninsured in the United States.
2006 Republican party scandals
The 2006 Republican party scandals resulted in four resignations, two retirements and three election losses for Republican politicians during the first two years of George W. Bush's second term ...
The 2006 Republican party scandals resulted in four resignations, two retirements and three election losses for Republican politicians during the first two years of George W. Bush's second term ...
All the way with LBJ
Harold Edward Holt, CH (5 August 190817 December 1967) was an Australian politician and the 17th Prime Minister of Australia.
Harold Edward Holt, CH (5 August 190817 December 1967) was an Australian politician and the 17th Prime Minister of Australia.
As Maine goes, so goes the nation
"As Maine goes, so goes the nation" is a phrase that at one time was in wide currency in United States politics.
"As Maine goes, so goes the nation" is a phrase that at one time was in wide currency in United States politics.
Big Stick ideology
Big Stick ideology, Big Stick diplomacy, or Big Stick policy refers to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: "speak softly, and carry a big stick."
Big Stick ideology, Big Stick diplomacy, or Big Stick policy refers to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: "speak softly, and carry a big stick."
Click It or Ticket
Click It or Ticket is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign aimed at increasing the use of seat belts among young people in the United States.
Click It or Ticket is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign aimed at increasing the use of seat belts among young people in the United States.
Come and take it
"Come and take it" is a American patriotic slogan most notably used in the American Revolution in 1778 at Fort Morris in Georgia, and in the Texas Revolution in 1835.
"Come and take it" is a American patriotic slogan most notably used in the American Revolution in 1778 at Fort Morris in Georgia, and in the Texas Revolution in 1835.
Culture of corruption
Culture of corruption was a political slogan used by the U.S. Democratic Party to refer to a series of political scandals involving Republican politicians during the first two years of George W....
Culture of corruption was a political slogan used by the U.S. Democratic Party to refer to a series of political scandals involving Republican politicians during the first two years of George W....
Death panel
"Death panel" is a political term that originated during a 2009 debate about federal health care legislation to cover the uninsured in the United States.
"Death panel" is a political term that originated during a 2009 debate about federal health care legislation to cover the uninsured in the United States.
Don't ask, don't tell
"Don't ask, don't tell" was the official United States policy on homosexuals serving in the military from December 21, 1993 to September 20, 2011.
"Don't ask, don't tell" was the official United States policy on homosexuals serving in the military from December 21, 1993 to September 20, 2011.
Don't Mess with Texas
The phrase Don’t Mess with Texas is a trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation, which began as part of a statewide advertising campaign started in 1986.
The phrase Don’t Mess with Texas is a trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation, which began as part of a statewide advertising campaign started in 1986.
Drill, baby, drill
"Drill, Baby, Drill!" was a 2008 Republican campaign slogan first used at the 2008 Republican National Convention by former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, who was later elected Cha...
"Drill, Baby, Drill!" was a 2008 Republican campaign slogan first used at the 2008 Republican National Convention by former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, who was later elected Cha...
Every Man a King
"Every Man a King" is a song connected with Louisiana's governor and senator Huey Long.
"Every Man a King" is a song connected with Louisiana's governor and senator Huey Long.
Evil empire
The phrase evil empire was applied to the Soviet Union especially by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who took an aggressive, hard-line stance that favored matching and exceeding the Soviet Union'...
The phrase evil empire was applied to the Soviet Union especially by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who took an aggressive, hard-line stance that favored matching and exceeding the Soviet Union'...
Fifty-four forty or fight
The Oregon boundary dispute, or the Oregon Question, arose as a result of competing British and American claims to the Pacific Northwest of North America in the first half of the 19th century.
The Oregon boundary dispute, or the Oregon Question, arose as a result of competing British and American claims to the Pacific Northwest of North America in the first half of the 19th century.
Forward (Obama-Biden campaign slogan)
"Forward" is the slogan of the 2012 Obama–Biden election campaign, announced on April 30, 2012.
"Forward" is the slogan of the 2012 Obama–Biden election campaign, announced on April 30, 2012.
Give me Liberty, or give me Death!
"Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" is a quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention.
"Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" is a quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention.
I Have a Dream
"I Have a Dream" is a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination.
"I Have a Dream" is a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination.
Lincoln's House Divided Speech
The House Divided Speech was an address given by Abraham Lincoln (who would later become President of the United States) on June 16, 1858, in Springfield, Illinois, upon accepting the Illinois R...
The House Divided Speech was an address given by Abraham Lincoln (who would later become President of the United States) on June 16, 1858, in Springfield, Illinois, upon accepting the Illinois R...
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest destiny
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Morning in America
"Morning in America" is the common name of a political campaign television commercial, formally titled "Prouder, Stronger, Better" and featuring the opening line "It's morning again in Ame...
"Morning in America" is the common name of a political campaign television commercial, formally titled "Prouder, Stronger, Better" and featuring the opening line "It's morning again in Ame...
New Frontier
The term New Frontier was used by liberal Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in his acceptance speech in the 1960 United States presidential election to the Democratic National Co...
The term New Frontier was used by liberal Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in his acceptance speech in the 1960 United States presidential election to the Democratic National Co...
No taxation without representation
"No taxation without representation" is a slogan originating during the 1750s and 1760s that summarized a primary grievance of the British colonists in the Thirteen Colonies, which was one of th...
"No taxation without representation" is a slogan originating during the 1750s and 1760s that summarized a primary grievance of the British colonists in the Thirteen Colonies, which was one of th...
Of the people, by the people, for the people
The Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and is one of the best-known speeches in United States history.
The Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and is one of the best-known speeches in United States history.
Outposts of tyranny
Outposts of tyranny was a term used in 2005 by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and subsequently by others in the U.S. government to characterize the governments of certain ...
Outposts of tyranny was a term used in 2005 by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and subsequently by others in the U.S. government to characterize the governments of certain ...
Ownership society
Ownership society is a slogan for a model of society promoted by former United States President George W. Bush.
Ownership society is a slogan for a model of society promoted by former United States President George W. Bush.
Read my lips: no new taxes
"Read my lips: no new taxes" is a now-famous phrase spoken by then American presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on A...
"Read my lips: no new taxes" is a now-famous phrase spoken by then American presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on A...
Remember the Maine
USS Maine (ACR-1) was the United States Navy's second commissioned pre-dreadnought battleship, although she was originally classified as an armored cruiser.
USS Maine (ACR-1) was the United States Navy's second commissioned pre-dreadnought battleship, although she was originally classified as an armored cruiser.
Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy
"Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" was a remark made during the 1988 United States vice-presidential debate by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Senator Lloyd Bentsen to Republican vice-pre...
"Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" was a remark made during the 1988 United States vice-presidential debate by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Senator Lloyd Bentsen to Republican vice-pre...
Silent majority
The silent majority is an unspecified large majority of people in a country or group who do not express their opinions publicly.
The silent majority is an unspecified large majority of people in a country or group who do not express their opinions publicly.
Starve the beast
"Starving the beast" is a fiscal-political strategy of American conservatives to cut taxes in order to deprive the government of revenue in a deliberate effort to create a fiscal budget crisis t...
"Starving the beast" is a fiscal-political strategy of American conservatives to cut taxes in order to deprive the government of revenue in a deliberate effort to create a fiscal budget crisis t...
The whole world is watching
"The whole world is watching" was an iconic chant by antiwar demonstrators outside the Hilton Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
"The whole world is watching" was an iconic chant by antiwar demonstrators outside the Hilton Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy
"The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy" is General Omar Bradley's famous rebuke in his May 15, 1951 Congressional testimony as the Chairman of the Joint ...
"The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy" is General Omar Bradley's famous rebuke in his May 15, 1951 Congressional testimony as the Chairman of the Joint ...
Tippecanoe and Tyler too
"Tippecanoe and Tyler too", originally published as "Tip and Ty", was a very popular and influential song of the Whig Party's colorful Log Cabin Campaign in the 1840 United States presiden...
"Tippecanoe and Tyler too", originally published as "Tip and Ty", was a very popular and influential song of the Whig Party's colorful Log Cabin Campaign in the 1840 United States presiden...
Two Americas
Two Americas is a catch phrase referring to social stratification in American society, made famous in a speech by former US Senator and former presidential candidate John Edwards, originally ref...
Two Americas is a catch phrase referring to social stratification in American society, made famous in a speech by former US Senator and former presidential candidate John Edwards, originally ref...
We are the 99%
We are the 99% is a political slogan widely used by the Occupy movement.
We are the 99% is a political slogan widely used by the Occupy movement.
Whip inflation now
Whip Inflation Now (WIN) was an attempt to spur a grassroots movement to combat inflation, by encouraging personal savings and disciplined spending habits in combination with publi...
Whip Inflation Now (WIN) was an attempt to spur a grassroots movement to combat inflation, by encouraging personal savings and disciplined spending habits in combination with publi...