The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech . Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the national celebration.

As President of the United States from 1909 to 1913, William Howard Taft's minimum body mass index was 42 kg/m 2. This article presents evidence that he suffered from obstructive sleep apnea ...

The National Constitution Center is the source of lots of great information, including facts about American presidents.

(NEXSTAR) – Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington ... words — over 3,000 more than the next-longest inaugural address, from William Howard Taft — and lasted one hour and 40 minutes. William Henry Harrison, the ninth ...

Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a professional, merit-based civil service since shortly after the Civil War.

Stepping down as agriculture secretary, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is stepping up as the first CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

AJ columnist Rogelio Medina on the way to Narita, Japan onboard Japan Airlines. THANKS to the nice and courteous service from Japan Airlines, I was well taken care of

Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.

As Wilmington has grown, we've had more presidential activity over the past quarter-century than in all the decades before combined.

One of the most vexing political questions throughout American history has been the role and importance of the vice president. Originally, the vice president was little more than a backup in case the chief executive was suddenly incapacitated.

President Donald Trump redecorated the Oval Office with many of the same artifacts from his first White House term.

A breakdown of 10 notable moments from the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump; from executive orders to a fun fact about new VP JD Vance.