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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Birth and Early Life: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria, to Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart. His father, Leopold, was a composer and music teacher, and he quickly recognized Wolfgang’s extraordinary musical talent. By the age of three, Mozart was already playing the piano, […]

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The Six-Hour Transition: How the White House Staff Swiftly Moves One President Out and Another In on Inauguration Day

The peaceful transfer of power is one of the defining characteristics of American democracy. Every four years on January 20th, the nation witnesses the ceremonial transition of presidential leadership during the inauguration. While much attention is given to the public pageantry—the swearing-in ceremony, inaugural parade, and address—behind the scenes, an […]