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In light of the recent tensions between Trump and Tillerson, are there any good historical examples of the President and the Secretary of State falling out or arguing publicly?

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Russia owns a chunk of Central Europe next to Poland called Kaliningrad. Why is this? Were there any attempts in the Cold War (or subsequently) to remove the Russians?

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In 1820, there was a planned coup in England called the Cato Street Conspiracy, which involved assassinating the entire cabinet. How serious was this plan? What were the conspirators goals?

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In 1969, Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge, swam free and left Mary Jo Kopechne to drown. How did this happen? Is there any truth to the claim that Kopechne crashed the car herself? Also, how did Kennedy still win re-election to the Senate after this incident?

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In light of the recent tensions between Trump and Tillerson, are there any good historical examples of the President and the Secretary of State falling out or arguing publicly?	1
Russia owns a chunk of Central Europe next to Poland called Kaliningrad. Why is this? Were there any attempts in the Cold War (or subsequently) to remove the Russians?	1
In 1820, there was a planned coup in England called the Cato Street Conspiracy, which involved assassinating the entire cabinet. How serious was this plan? What were the conspirators goals?	1
In 1969, Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge, swam free and left Mary Jo Kopechne to drown. How did this happen? Is there any truth to the claim that Kopechne crashed the car herself? Also, how did Kennedy still win re-election to the Senate after this incident?	1