PRESIDENTS
5 First Things Presidents Did in Office
On the campaign trail, candidates say they have big plans for their first day in the White House.
Who Were the Presidents’ Favorite Presidents?
25 Things You Should Know About Washington, D.C.
Congressional bathtubs! Secret subway systems! Read on for more about the hidden side of the capital city.
What Happens to Leftover Campaign Funds When a Candidate Drops Out?
The Federal Election Commission has strict rules about what federal candidates can and can't do with leftover campaign money, and the biggest directive is that they can't pocket it for personal use.
Meet 5 Other Famous Abe Lincolns
In honor of what would have been his 207th birthday, here are five men who also answered to the presidential moniker.
The Healthy Habits of 15 U.S. Presidents
The presidency is an exhausting job—both mentally and physically. From John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama, many of the men we’ve voted into the White House really understood the importance staying in shape.
7 Presidential Facts about Herbert Hoover
Here are a few things worth knowing about the 31st President, Herbert Hoover.
10 Unexpected Duties Performed by the Secret Service
We're guessing Secret Service agents didn't sign up to be wingmen and bellhops.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Pays Homage to Abe Lincoln, the Science Guy
Neil deGrasse Tyson reflects on Lincoln’s contributions to science in a speech commemorating the Gettysburg Address.
Grave Sightings: William Henry Harrison
A lengthy speech—delivered on a cold, rainy day—would prove to be his undoing.
7 Presidential Facts About Rutherford B. Hayes
Some American presidents have their faces on currency, some get memorialized in films and miniseries and sketches. Then there are the others, whose all-but-forgotten names are unceremoniously attached to middle schools and parks across the country. The 19
Theodore Roosevelt's Lost Love
After what should have been the happiest day of his life, a grieving Teddy turned his back on his burgeoning political career—and abandoned his newborn daughter.
A Brief History of White House Renovations and Near-Demolitions
What's revealed about some of America’s presidents in 'Under This Roof' is nothing next to the wild history of the building itself.
Dartmouth Researchers Authenticate Controversial Photo of JFK's Assassin
The "backyard photo" of Lee Harvey Oswald isn't a fake, as conspiracy theorists argue.
6 Presidential Facts About James Buchanan
Some American presidents have their faces on currency, some get memorialized in film and literature. Then there are the others, whose all-but-forgotten names are unceremoniously attached to middle schools and parks across the country—or removed from major
7 Presidential Facts About William Henry Harrison
Learn more about our ninth president, William Henry Harrison.
8 Multilingual U.S. Presidents
7. During his presidency, Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou would hold their private conversations in Mandarin to prevent their staff from listening in.
Live From the White House: The First-Ever Televised Presidential Speech
Harry Truman decided to take advantage of an exciting new medium back in October 1947.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Chester A. Arthur
He was a fashionable dude, for one.
7 Presidential Facts About Martin Van Buren
2. He was the first American-born president.
11 Surprising Movies Jimmy Carter Watched While He Was President
From 'Midnight Cowboy' to 'The Cat from Outer Space,' the former POTUS is an eclectic cinephile.