Xavier Becerra, born on January 26, 1958, in Sacramento, California, is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) since March 2021 under President Joe Biden, making him the first Latino to hold this position. He earned his law degree from Stanford Law School and began…
Aaron Burr (1756–1836) was an American politician, lawyer, and soldier, best known for his role as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and for his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton. Born on February 6, 1756, in Newark, New Jersey, Burr was raised in a prominent family and attended Princeton University….
Xanana Gusmão, born on June 20, 1946, is a key figure in Timor-Leste’s independence movement and a revered statesman. He led the armed resistance (Falintil) against Indonesia’s occupation after their 1975 invasion. Despite being captured and imprisoned in 1992, Gusmão continued to inspire the independence struggle. Following the 1999 UN-backed referendum, which resulted in Timor-Leste’s…
A. C. Cuza (Alexandru Constantin Cuza, 1857–1933) was a Romanian political figure and historian known for his nationalist and conservative views. Born in Bârlad, Romania, Cuza was an influential advocate of Romanian nationalism and a prominent supporter of traditional values and the unification of Romanian territories. He is best known for his role in promoting…
A. D. Patel (Ayodhya Prasad Patel, 1905–1969) was a prominent Fijian Indian politician, lawyer, and leader who played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of the Indian community in Fiji. Born in Gujarat, India, he migrated to Fiji in 1928, where he became a key figure in the fight for social justice and…
A. A. Allen (1911–1970) was a prominent American evangelist and faith healer known for his large healing revivals and tent meetings during the mid-20th century. After leaving the Assemblies of God over disagreements about healing practices, he founded Miracle Valley in Arizona in 1958, expanding his ministry through radio, television, and print. Though popular, Allen…
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States, elected in November 2008 and holding office for two terms. He is the author of two previous New York Times bestselling books, Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope, and the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Michelle. They…
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has been serving as the President of Russia since 2012. Putin has held continuous positions as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012, and as president from 2000 to 2008. Vladimir Putin…
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924. Vladimir Lenin Quotes 1. “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are…
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, his presidency constituted the Reagan era, and he is considered one of the most prominent conservative figures in American history. Ronald Reagan Quotes 1. “The greatest…
