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A History of Racism Is Woven into the US Presidency

Throughout American history, presidents have uttered comments, issued decisions and made public and private moves that critics said were racist, either at the time or in later generations.

Did Ronald Reagan Always Wear a Jacket in the Oval Office?

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz renewed interest in a longstanding rumor about the former U.S. president's attire.

Did Ronald Reagan Describe Nancy Pelosi as ‘Extremely Evil’?

President Reagan may have termed the Soviet Union "evil," but Nancy Pelosi?

Did Ronald Reagan Try for Eight Years to Build a Border Wall?

If yes, it would fly in the face of his advocacy of free movement for workers between the U.S. and Mexico.

Did Ronald Reagan Warn Against ‘Demagogues’ Willing to Declare a Trade War Against America’s Friends?

During a 1988 radio address, President Reagan railed against those calling for trade tariffs and derided protectionism as "a cheap form of nationalism."

Did the NRA Support a 1967 ‘Open Carry’ Ban in California?

A law barring the open carry of loaded firearms was passed in 1967 with the support of the National Rifle Association, after armed Black Panthers "invaded" the California state capitol earlier that year.

Did Ronald Reagan Pave the Way for Fox News?

A Facebook meme gets some facts right about the demise of the Fairness Doctrine but ignores important distinctions between broadcast and cable television.

Did Ronald Reagan Have Alzheimer’s Disease While in Office?

It has long been rumored that President Reagan suffered from Alzheimer's Disease years before it was diagnosed in 1994, five years after he left office.

Ronald Reagan: ‘If Fascism Ever Comes to America, It Will Come in the Name of Liberalism’

The former California governor and future U.S. president made the comment during a 1975 interview with "60 Minutes" over a discussion of his economic philosophy.

Ronald Reagan Beat Jimmy Carter in a Landslide Despite Trailing 6% in Polls?

The claim that Reagan won the 1980 presidential election in a landslide despite trailing well behind Carter in late public opinion polls is cited as a reason to get out and vote for Donald Trump.

More U.S. Embassy Attacks Under Bush and Reagan than Obama?

We investigate the claim that more U.S. embassy attacks, with more fatalities, occurred under George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan than during the Obama administration.