Where Did the Term Lame Duck Originate?
Lame duck presidents date back to the beginning of U.S. history, but we didn’t start calling them that until the 20th century.
Lame duck presidents date back to the beginning of U.S. history, but we didn’t start calling them that until the 20th century.
The idea of flaunting civic pride got more popular in the mid-20th century, when local governments handed out the stickers to encourage voter participation.
Horace Greeley’s sudden death sent the Electoral College—which had yet to vote—into a state of confusion.
Woodrow Wilson never publicly acknowledged the 1918 influenza pandemic—not even after he caught the virus himself.
From FDR’s modest Lincoln to Obama’s massive Ground Force One, here’s how the president’s car has changed over the years.
The Constitution never specified a number of Supreme Court justices, and it’s fluctuated quite a lot over the years.
Inauguration Day isn’t just a matter of scheduling—presidential term limits are exactly four years, down to the hour.
Here’s the history behind the four-year limit, plus answers to all your other questions about presidential terms.
On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.
On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?
While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.
Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.
The 1.5-foot hats famously worn by the Buckingham Palace guards date back to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Many states are letting residents vote by mail in this November’s presidential election—here’s how to do it.
Election Day 2020 is less than two months away, and you can help things run smoothly (and probably get paid for it).
It’s a stage adaptation of an episode from season three, and Aaron Sorkin is on board to write new material for it.
It’s literally about a mighty king’s love affair with a commoner, but it’s figuratively about Operation Desert Storm.
“We are smart enough to buckle up without police, tickets, and Big Brother,” Jerry Williams said. But were they?
The Navy keeps spotting UFOs along the coast, and the Department of Defense wants to get to the bottom of it.
You can decorate your envelope with Sally Ride, Scooby-Doo, or a lovely portrait of mustachioed Walt Whitman.
The Former Presidents Act, which was passed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1958—largely to help Harry Truman, who struggled financially after leaving the Oval Office—entitles ex-presidents to a handful of benefits.
Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.
“Larger than life” sums up Bella Abzug. The New York-based Democratic congresswoman gained 1970s notoriety with her big hats and bold feminist voice.
The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.