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The 25th Amendment has been in the news a lot lately. But what led to its establishment in the first place?
JFK's Wartime Diary Sells for $718,750
The 61-page document contains thoughts on Stalin, Hitler, and Kennedy's political ambitions.
Bess Truman and the Unbreakable Champagne Bottle
In 1945, the first lady bungled a celebratory bottle-smashing—but the Navy came to the rescue.
Grizzly Bears Once Lived in the White House
In 1807, Thomas Jefferson received an adorable gift of animals that soon went dangerously awry.
14 Secrets of Secret Service Agents
They have ways of keeping tabs on you, and one of them is probably in your desk drawer right now.
Watch the Earliest Known Color Footage of the White House
The Hoover-era video was recently rediscovered.
9 Timeless Bits of Wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt
The former first lady offers readers counsel on careers, happiness, health, parenting, and more.
43 Giant Presidential Heads Are Stuck in a Field in Virginia
The works of art are crumbling as people try to figure out what to do with them.
Eat Like a Commander-in-Chief: 15 President-Approved Recipes
'The Presidents’ Cookbook' includes not just recipes, but everything you could ever want to know about how chief executives up to Lyndon B. Johnson entertained.
14 Vintage Ads Featuring Ronald Reagan
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That Time William McKinley Gave Away His Lucky Flower—And Then Died
When Did U.S. Presidents Start Using Speechwriters?
Warren G. Harding was the first president with an official speechwriter, but even George Washington’s famous farewell address was prepared with the assistance of James Madison—five years before he delivered it.
The Delicious History of the White House Executive Chef
When it comes to culinary accomplishments, there’s no job more important than cooking for the president of the United States.
The Top-Secret Inauguration of Rutherford B. Hayes
The March 5, 1877 inauguration of Hayes was merely for show. Though the public didn't know it, he was already their president.
35 Fascinating Facts About Presidential Inaugurations Past
From drunk vice presidents to poisoned pigeons, anything can happen on Inauguration Day—and often does.
Watch 114-Year-Old Footage of Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential Inauguration
Thousands of onlookers lined the streets, watching as Roosevelt and a contingent of Rough Riders made their way to the U.S. Capitol.
86 Books Barack Obama Recommended During His Presidency
The 44th president has never been one to keep his love of literature a secret.
A Brief History of Presidential Libraries
The modern presidential library is more than a roadside attraction.
How Many Electoral Votes Did George Washington Have?
Our first president can also claim the only unanimous electoral college wins in history.
Benjamin Harrison and the White House's First Christmas Tree
All the Presidents' Menus: What First Families Eat on Christmas
Washington really knew how to throw a dinner party.
The First (And Last) Serious Challenge to the Electoral College System
No election cycle would be complete without a debate over whether or not the Electoral College should be abolished.