Hundreds of thousands of Asian immigrants passed through what island in San Francisco bay in the early 20th century, sometimes called the "Ellis Island of the West?"

What "Army" of protestors, who gathered in Washington D.C. in 1932, took its name from the military service payments they were promised, but weren't meant to collect until 1945?

Citing policy differences with President Andrew Jackson, what Southerner became the first person to resign the U.S. vice presidency on December 28, 1832?

What is the name of the biographer whose famous American subjects include George Washington, John D. Rockefeller, and Alexander Hamilton -- the last of whose biography was adapted into a hit Broadway musical?

In a 1952 speech, Richard Nixon denied using political contributions for personal expenses, but famously said he'd keep what cocker spaniel given as a gift?

What 1836 battle, which secured independence for Texas from Mexico, is memorialized by name in the lyrics of "Texas, Our Texas," the state's official song?