Examples of Imperial Presidents. 1  Bush is often thought of as an Imperial president as his presence in the Middle-East was unprecedented and unsupported with such ferment in his two term presidency. 2  Many conflicts were not officially wars, as they were on terrorists, and not quite a political group.
History & Culture. Battle of Marathon - Conflict: The Battle of Marathon was fought during the Persian Wars (498 BCâ448 BC) between Greece and the Persian Empire. Battle of Marathon - Date: Using a proleptic Julian calendar, it is believed that the Battle of Marathon was fought on either August or September 12, 490 BC.
3 killed, more than 140 hurt in Boston Marathon bombing. 1  Three killed - including 8-year-old boy - in bomb blasts near finish line of Boston Marathon, officials say. 2  Two explosions happened at about 2:50 p.m., more than two hours after the first of the race's nearly 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line.