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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.
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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.
When Richard Nixon Wanted to be a Rapper
Yes, that Richard Nixon.
All the Presidents' Pardoned Turkeys
The turkeys pardoned this year are named "Tater" and "Tot."
Can the Electoral College Reverse the Results of an Election?
Every four years, people talk about the oddness of the Electoral College, often leading to questions of whether it can change or reverse the results of an election.
7 Fictional Characters Who Ran for Office
In 1974, Mr. Peanut entered the Vancouver mayoral race and walked away with nearly 3000 votes.
Who Were Abraham Lincoln's Siblings?
Both of Lincoln's siblings helped make him the man—and president—he eventually became. Find out more about the often overlooked members of the Lincoln family.
Is It Illegal to Take a Voting Booth Selfie?
You might want to think twice before whipping out your iPhone and snapping a pic at the polls, or even from your couch, this year.
Yetta Bronstein, the Imaginary 1960s Jewish Housewife Who Ran for President
One of her slogans: “Vote for Yetta and things will get Betta.”
When Theodore Roosevelt Tried to Reform the English Language
He'd had enuf of the old way. Known for his uncompromising stance on many issues, in the early 1900s Roosevelt used the full power of his position to try to force through several hundred new spelling reforms.
Kansas Museum Pays Homage to Presidential Runners-Up
The exhibition is called “They Also Ran"—and soon, it will have a new portrait gracing its walls.
12 People Who Have Supposedly Seen or Felt Lincoln's Ghost
Many spirits have been reported roaming the halls of the White House, but the one that’s seen most often is Lincoln.
Delmonico’s Launches Menu of Presidential Meals
The special event highlights dishes served in the White House and at the historic restaurant.
How Harry Truman's Daughter Inspired a Wesley Snipes Movie
Margaret Truman Daniel had a flair for murder mysteries.
What Happens if the Electoral College Ties?
While it would be a political crisis if the Electoral College completely disregarded the will of the people, it’s not impossible.
Presidential Doodles Up for Sale in Historic Manuscript Auction
There are also handwritten, signed letters from everyone from Hemingway to James Garfield.
A Socks the Cat-Inspired Video Game Exists—and You Can Own It
Gamers play as America's former First Feline, navigating a White House filled with politicians, spies, and dogs.