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Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Born: November 20, 1917
The senior Senator from West Virginia and the longest-serving senator in U.S. history. Byrd is third in the line of presidential succession.

It's a big day for political birthdays; plus, we celebrate a "kid" who was very bold, indeed! All that, and a great new resource for some amazing, never-before-seen pictures that capture great moments in American history.

The campaigns for President are getting hot and heavy, and we could all use a little laugh. Here's a joke that came to the Growing Bolder inbox, and whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent or Undecided, you'll like it!

Sen. Ted Kennedy has died at his home in Hyannis Port, Mass., at age 77