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 ...

“The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill ... the inauguration of William Howard Taft was also inside due to blizzard conditions. “It took 6,000 men and 500 wagons to ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something ... the "ideals and aspirations of America." Even William Howard Taft, whose 1909 inaugural was among the most policy ...

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.

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.

History books can only cover so much, and most of us haven’t cracked one open since we were in college. But if you want to learn about some fascinating moments from the past, accompanied by captivating images,

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

Until April 12, 1945, when FDR had no need of meals anymore. Harry Truman became president upon Roosevelt’s sudden death and moved into the White House. The Trumans were a meat-and-potatoes family. They liked their food simple, yet skillfully cooked. But they didn’t get it from Mrs. Nesbitt, who went on with business as usual.