What It Was Like To Attend The Only Presidential Wedding In The White House
Grover Cleveland was the only president to have a White House wedding. So what it was like to attend the only presidential wedding in the White House?
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Former First Lady Gave Well Wishes To John Wayne Gacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was the wife of Democratic President Jimmy Carter. However, she is in a number of photographs with dubious characters.
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The Magician Who Managed To Rob Jimmy Carter's Secret Service Detail
Some might call Apollo Robbins a master of sleight of hand. Others might call him a pickpocket. Which one was he when he robbed Jimmy Carter's security team?
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The Truth About President Taft's Special Seats At Yale
William Howard Taft was a Yale alumnus before he served as the 27th president. He seemed very happy to return to the school when he left the White House.
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How New Presidents Move Into The White House So Quickly
The White House is a symbol, a base of operations, a public gathering space, but it's also a home to the first family, and to the families who have come before.
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This Is The First President To Work In The Oval Office
Everyone is familiar with the Oval Office in the White House, where the President of the United States works, but who was the first president to use it?
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Who Was The Shortest U.S. President?
U.S. presidents might holding a commanding political position, but some were rather short in stature. James Madison was the shortest U.S. president.
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How Richard Nixon Became An Unwelcome April Fools' Day Joke
Some NPR listeners in 1992 were duped by an April Fools' Day joke that reportedly had listeners calling in to express their outrage. Here's the story.
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This President Hosted The Very First Easter Egg Roll
Holidays bring their unique qualities to the pages of the calendar. Included on the list for Easter is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
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This Is The Most Common Zodiac Sign For US Presidents
Presidential candidates don't usually display their star signs while campaigning. However, every president has had one and some signs are more represented.
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How Ulysses S. Grant Lost All His Money
Though he isn't as famous as Washington or Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant was still a significant historical figure. Here's how he lost all his money.
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The Real Reason Russian Presidents Have Lifetime Immunity Now
There are those who take very seriously the idea of abiding by the rule of law. And then there are those who simply change the rules they don't like.
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The Only Two Presidents Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for many military personnel. It's also the grave site of several significant government figures.
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The Mystery Of Why Paul Newman Showed Up On Richard Nixon's Opponents List
Richard Nixon's "Opponents List" is exactly what it sounds like - a list of people his administration deemed to be a threat. On that list was one Paul Newman.
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How Volodymyr Zelenskyy Made History As President Of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, was thrust into the harsh, tragic spotlight of world history when his country was invaded by the Russian military.
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Why Donald Trump Admires Putin So Much
Ever since the 2016 presidential election campaign season, Donald Trump's relationships with Russia and Vladimir Putin, have been part of his narrative.
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Inside Vladimir Putin And Barack Obama's Complicated Relationship
National leaders must take into consideration the needs and desires of their citizens, but must also balance those needs against other global powers.
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Inside Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Joe Biden
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are two of the most powerful men in the world, but there is no love lost between them. Here is a look inside their relationship.
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Here's Why The President Delivers A State Of The Union Address
The State of the Union address is one of the biggest events on a president's calendar. But why do they deliver them? Let's take a look at the U.S. Constitution.
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How Many Pets Did George Washington Have?
From Richard Nixon's dog Checkers to Joe Biden's German shepherd Commander, presidential pets are a long-standing tradition. So what about George Washington?
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What Was The Result Of Joe Biden's Latest Meeting With Vladimir Putin?
World leaders spoke forcefully when Russia invaded Ukraine. Certainly some talked among themselves, but has President Biden spoken with Putin?
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How Did Boris Yeltsin Help Vladimir Putin Become President?
It is due in large part to Vladimir Putin's predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, that Putin was able to take center stage.
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Vladimir Putin Received Controversial Praise From Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and received controversial praise from Donald Trump. Here's what the former U.S. president said.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Has A Message For Citizens Of Russia
In the early stages of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to television to deliver an emotional message to the citizens of Russia.
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Who Is The President Of Ukraine?
Ukraine is a country that has found itself in the headlines as of late, and often accompanying these stories is the name of the nation's president.
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What Volodymyr Zelensky Did Before He Was President Of Ukraine
What are the most interesting jobs a president had before they took office? Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's former job definitely makes the list.
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Advice We Learned From U.S. Presidents That You Should Totally Avoid
Many past presidents have used the world stage to shell out advice. It is likely no surprise that not all advice given by U.S. presidents has been top notch.
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