A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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Inside The Assassination Attempts Against Donald Trump
Being a world leader is dangerous business. Surprisingly, in more than two centuries, only four American presidents have been killed while in office.
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The Quirkiest Hobbies And Habits Of American Presidents
It should come as no surprise that when many presidents found themselves with a little downtime, they often had unusual or quirky hobbies.
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Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is One Of Peace, In And Out Of The White House
Former President Jimmy Carter has had quite a legacy when it comes to peace. Here's a look back at some of his efforts to bring peace to the world.
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Why President Theodore Roosevelt Wore A Lock Of Lincoln's Hair Around His Finger
President Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most beloved leaders in American history. Here is why he wore a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair around his finger.
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When Jimmy Carter's Administration Used Supernatural Forces To Find Downed Plane
Even some U.S. presidents have turned to psychics, mediums, astrologers, and the general supernatural to lend a helping hand - Jimmy Carter being one of those.
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14 U.S. Presidents Who Didn't Survive 10 Years After The End Of Their Presidency
Some former U.S. presidents didn't have long to enjoy retirement. Here are 14 U.S. presidents who didn't survive 10 years after the end of their presidency
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Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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The Only Former American Presidents Still Alive
For only the third time in U.S. history, there are five former U.S. presidents alive at the same time (as of February 2023). Here's who they are.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Jimmy Carter's Grandson
For the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, the year 2015 was a time of deep celebration but also of immense mourning.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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Questionable Things About Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
Successor to JFK, his reputation was nearly ruined by his adventures abroad and at home. Here are some questionable things about Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.
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Croaker, Virginia: The Home Of An Unsettling Tourist Attraction Full Of Presidential Busts
America is littered with kitschy roadside attractions. However, one defunct attraction in Croaker, Va. has had a flourishing afterlife that outshone its origin.
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Diane Sawyer And Richard Nixon's Relationship Explained
Diane Sawyer and Richard Nixon had a close relationship when she worked for him as a press aide. Here's their relationship explained.
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The Scandalous 1979 Death Of Ford Administration Vice President Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller died of a heart attack in 1979.
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Elon Musk And Donald Trump's Tumultuous Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are two of the world's most controversial figures, and since they both have enormous power, their paths have intertwined.
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President Eisenhower's Battle With Conservative Conspiracy Group The John Birch Society
Public figures, particularly national leadership, are the subject of all manner of risk -- sometimes physical, but sometimes of a cruel, personal nature.
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Did The Reagans Use Astrology To Make Presidential Decisions?
By the standards of the American presidency, Ronald Reagan's was a strange one filled with a number of idiosyncrasies. So did he really lean on astrology?
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What An American Presidential Funeral Is Really Like
The U.S. military and government notably unite for a rare state event; a presidential funeral. Here is what an American presidential funeral is really like.
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How Fleetwood Mac's Don't Stop Became Bill Clinton's 1992 Campaign Song
Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" held a certain nostalgia for the Baby Boomer generation that Clinton hoped to win over during his 1992 presidential campaign.
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How Mike Lindell And Donald Trump Became Connected
This is how Mike Lindell -- aka the MyPillow guy -- and former president Donald Trump became connected.
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Questionable Things About Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Post-presidency, Jimmy Carter is known as a man with a golden heart, but it hasn't always been rosy. Here are some questionable things about his presidency.
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What Happens To The Turkeys After Being Pardoned By The President?
Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the United States president pardons a turkey. In other words, the turkey is spared from becoming a meal
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