Anton Cermak, a beacon of hope for many, arrived in the U.S. from the Czech Republic, shaping a remarkable political career. BUT, tragically, his journey met a sudden and violent end when he was gunned down.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Britannica
Anton J. Cermak

Chicago Public Library
Mayor Anton Joseph Cermak Biography

The Chicago Tribune
90 years ago, the father of Chicago’s political machine died after being struck by an assassin’s bullet intended for FDR--by Ron Grossman
The shooting of Anton Cermak--by Peter Kendall

The New York Times
Anton Cermak's Life

WBEZ Chicago
Anton Cermak: Chicago’s first ‘Boss’--by John R. Schmidt

Wikipedia
Anton Cermak
Giuseppe Zangara

Photos
Anton Cermak--public domain via Wikipedia
Anton and FDR--via Chicago Tribune
Giuseppe Zangara Mugshot--from FL Dept. of Corrections/Public Domain via Wikipedia
Old Sparky--by Jack Spottswood via Florida Memory

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Huey Long, the charismatic yet controversial Louisiana Governor and US Senator, wielded power with strong-arm tactics. BUT his story takes a dark turn when he's assassinated, leaving behind a complicated legacy.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Atlantic
When Demagogic Populism Swings Left--by Annika Neklason

Britannica
Huey Long

Gale
FBI File on Huey Long

History
Huey Long

Huey Long Website
Huey Long Biography

JSTOR Daily
Huey Long: A Fiery Populist Who Wanted to Share the Wealth--by Peter Feuerherd

Library of Congress
U.S. Senator Huey Long, the political "Kingfish" of Louisiana

PBS
Huey Long Documentary

Time
The Strange Career of Assassinated Louisiana Politician Huey Long--by Jennifer Latson

United States Senate
Huey Long: A Featured Biography

Wikipedia
Huey Long

Photos
Huey Long--by Harris & Ewing (Public Domain via Wikipedia)
Huey Long Grave at Louisiana Capitol--by Frank McMains via Country Roads Magazine

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President Jimmy Carter is known for his humanitarian efforts. BUT prior to the presidency, he reported a UFO sighting that still remains a mystery for some.

Tina’s Story
Judge John H. Wood was known for his hard hitting convictions—particularly for drug chargers. BUT when a drug lord hits back, Wood loses his life.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Atlas Obscura
NASA Is Creating Glowing Clouds for Science--by Kelsey Kennedy

GQ
The Gospel According to Jimmy--by Wil S. Hylton

Grunge
FASCINATING US PRESIDENTIAL FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW--by Scott Harris King

History
Jimmy Carter files report on UFO sighting

National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena
Carter Sighting Official Report

New York Magazine
Jimmy Carter Saw a UFO on This Day in 1973--by Ed Kilgore

Politico
Jimmy Carter reports UFO, Sept. 18, 1973--by Andrew Glass

Science Channel via YouTube
President Jimmy Carter Spots a U.F.O. | NASA's Unexplained Files

Smithsonian Magazine
NASA Launch Will Dot the Sky With Colorful Clouds--by Jason Daley

Weatherboy
NASA Successfully Launches Rocket, Glowing Clouds

Wikipedia
Jimmy Carter UFO Incident

Photos
President Jimmy Carter--Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty Images from The Guardian
[UFO Sighting Report by Carter](National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena)--screenshot from National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena
Downtown Leary, GA--Photo by Amanda Baird/Flickr via All That's Interesting
Barium Clouds--Photo by Christopher Becke via Weatherboy

Tina's Story
The American Presidency Project
John H. Wood, Jr. Statement on the Death of the U.S. District Judge.

Associated Press
Woody Harrelson Dad Seeks New Trial

Federal Judicial Center
Wood, John Howland, Jr.

Hays Free Press
Actor’s hit-man father killed a federal judge--by Bartee Haile

Living Magazine
Woody Harrelson’s Childhood Was Anything but Common

Medium
The Famous Man Who Found out His Father Was a Murdering Hitman--by Sam Arnold

PuzzUps
harles Harrelson Wiki: 5 Facts To Know About Woody Harrelson’s Father

Rankers
Charles Harrelson Was An Encyclopedia Salesman, Federal Judge Slayer, And Woody Harrelson’s Father--by Jim Rowley

The Washington Post
U.S. Judge, Known for Severity In Drug Cases, Is Slain in Texas--by Kemper Diehl

Photos
Judge John H. Wood--from San Antonio Express via Gun Memorial
Charles Harrelson Early Mug Shot--from Houston Police Department via News 4 San Antonio

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Medgar Evers started his work as a civil rights activist in the 1950s and eventually became a leading figure in Mississippi. BUT, after Evers was assassinated, his death galvanized the civil rights movement.

Hillary’s Story
In 1829 Margaret “Peggy” Timberlake married US Senator John Eaton. But when the wives of high profile Washington DC elites find her behavior unacceptable, they embark on a crusade to shun her which leads to long lasting political challenges for Andrew Jackson’s cabinet.

Sources
Tina's Story
Britannica
Medgar Evers

Clarion Ledger
Evers' assassin said still at large--by Jerry Mitchell

FBI
Medgar Evans

History
Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated

Library of Congress
Medgar Evers: A Hero in Life and Death--by Neely Tucker
Medgar Evers’ Role in Civil Rights Law--by Jennifer Davis

Life
Medgar Evers' Funeral, June, 1963--by Ben Cosgrove

Marymount
Assassination & Aftermath

NAACP
Medgar Evans

National Geographic
How the assassination of Medgar Evers galvanized the civil rights movement--by Erin Blakemore

The New York Times
Mississippi Reveals Dark Secrets of a Racist Time--by Kevin Sack

NPR WLRN
Fifty Years After Medgar Evers' Killing, The Scars Remain

PBS News Hour
The Medgar Evers Assassination

Shapell
JFK’s Drafted Letter to Medgar Evers' Widow, Myrlie, on Evers' Assassination

SNCC Digital
Medgar Evers Murdered

The Witness
"Turn Me Loose!": The Assassination of Medgar Evers--by Jemar Tisby

Photos
Medgar Evers--Photo Credit: Fair Use
Klansman Bryon De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Fair Use
Rifle used by De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Mississippi Department of Archives and History via Fair Use
Medgar Evers' son, Darrel, being comforted by his mom, Myrile--Photo Credit: Associated Press via NPR
Hillary's Story
[History](President Jackson appoints John Eaton as secretary of war and starts scandal)

The New York Times Book Review
The Petticoat Affair Review by Douglas Sylva

Owlcation
Peggy Eaton, Andrew Jackson, and the Petticoat Affair--by DOUG WEST

Wikipedia
Petticoat Affair

YouTube
History Brief: the Peggy Eaton Special--by Reading Through History
The Real Housewives of the White House | The Petticoat Affair--by Have History Will Travel

Photos
Peggy Eaton--Photo Credit: Public Domain via The Colombia Starr
Floride Calhoun--Photo Credit: Public Domain
Peggy O'Neal Cigar Box--Photo Credit: Public Domain
The Gorgeous Hussy Movie Poster--Photo Credit: Fair Use

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In 2014, California State Senator LeLand Yee was celebrated for his leadership, gun control advocacy, support of first amendment rights, and more. But, an FBI raid on Yee’s office highlighted a level of hypocrisy that shook the civic foundation of the state, landing a ten on the Richter Scale of California’s history.

Hillary’s Story
In 1881, newly elected President James Garfield fought against political corruption throughout his career, but when a member of the Stalwarts seeks revenge for a perceived slight, the course of history is changed forever.

Sources:
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
“Leland Yee”

SFWeekly
“A tale of two Yee’s: Norman Yee may have unwittingly benefited from Leland Yee”--Rachel Swan

“Calif. state Sen. Yee had role in case against Ed Jew”--Phillip Matier And Andrew Ross

“Good Scout, Bad Boy: Examining the Virtues of Leland Yee”--Matt Smith

BeyondChron
“How the Media Protected Leland Yee”--Randy Shaw

Ballotpedia
“Leland Yee”
“California Proposition 50, Legislator Suspension Amendment (June 2016)”

Snopes
"Was Ex-California State Senator and Gun Control Advocate Leland Yee Arrested for Gun Trafficking?"--Bethania Plama

The Guardian
“Former California state senator Leland Yee sentenced to five years in prison”

Daily Republic
“Few can reconcile Leland Yee with the charges against him”--Tribune Content Agency

Represent Us
“CALIFORNIA BADBOYS: SENATOR LELAND YEE AND ‘SHRIMP BOY’”

ABCLocal
LeLand Yee Criminal Complaint

San Francisco Examiner
“DA, FBI announce formation of political corruption task force”--Jonah Owen Lamb

CalWatchdog
“Not a single Leland Yee gun-control bill was signed into law”--John Hrabe

California State Senate
Leeland Yee

Forbes
“Senator Yee Knew Conspiracy Would Send Money To Islamic Militants And Arms To North Africa”--Gregory S. McNeal

CBS SF Bay Area
“Man Who Threatened To Kill State Sen. Leland Yee Faces 10 Year Sentence”--CBS News Service

KQED California Public Radio
“Prop. 50: Should Legislature Be Able to Suspend Lawmakers Without Pay?”--Ben Adler

KPCC
“Leland Yee investigation: 8 shocking details from the affidavit”--Sharon McNary

Photos
LA Times
Shrimp Boy--Jen Siska via LA Times

Wikimedia
Leland Yee Headshot--photo by Nancy Wong

NBC Bay Area
Leland Yee--Screenshot via NBC Bay Area News

Hillary's Story

Wikipedia
"James A. Garfield"

The Atlantic
"How the Assassination of James A. Garfield Haunts VA Reform"--Norm Ornstein

Mental Floss
"8 Things You Might Not Know About James A. Garfield"--by Jake Rossen

Encyclopedia Brittanica
"James A. Garfield: President of United States"

Photos
Wikipedia
Garfield Election Poster via Library of Congress
Presidential Portrait via Library of Congress
Guiteau via Jacek Halicki via Wikimedia Commons
Garfield and Wife via Western Reserve Historical Society

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