Presidents

The turkeys pardoned this year are named "Tater" and "Tot."

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.

In 1974, Mr. Peanut entered the Vancouver mayoral race and walked away with nearly 3000 votes.

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.

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.

One of her slogans: “Vote for Yetta and things will get Betta.”

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.

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The exhibition is called “They Also Ran"—and soon, it will have a new portrait gracing its walls.

Many spirits have been reported roaming the halls of the White House, but the one that’s seen most often is Lincoln.

First Lady Laura Bush's favorite chocolate torte. Image credit: Life Reloaded Specialty Publishing

The special event highlights dishes served in the White House and at the historic restaurant.

Margaret Truman Daniel had a flair for murder mysteries.

While it would be a political crisis if the Electoral College completely disregarded the will of the people, it’s not impossible.

Gamers play as America's former First Feline, navigating a White House filled with politicians, spies, and dogs.

The moderator of the vice-presidential debate once prompted President Obama to rethink military policy.

If you were born in October, you might share a birthday with one of your favorite historical figures—including six U.S. presidents.

Courtesy of Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum, Forbes Library, Northampton, MA

"Silent Cal" rode it three times a day for fitness—and fun.

George Washington definitely had a thing for trees—or at least his legend did.

The historic object is expected to fetch anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000.

If you’re envisioning Dolley tearing the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait down as the Red Coats closed in and the curtains burned, well, that’s not quite what happened.