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Richard Nixon's presidency became defined by the Watergate scandal.

10 Facts About the Watergate Scandal

The Watergate scandal forever changed the public's opinion of the government and took down dozens of political careers in its wake. Find out more about the scandal that rocked Washington back in the '70s.

Rest Easy By Saving Up to $700 During Purple's President's Day Mattress Sale

Starting now, you can save up to $700 during Purple's President's Day sale on mattresses, bed frames, and bedding bundles.

Yes, President William Howard Taft had a little trouble while taking a bath. No, it's probably not the story you're thinking about.

From George Washington's Teeth to Taft's Bathtub Drama: 6 Presidential Myths, Debunked

History classes haven't done a great job of ridding these popular presidential myths from the American consciousness.

The Time Jimmy Carter Was Lowered into a Nuclear Reactor—And Then Peed Radioactive Urine

In 1952, Carter—then a Naval officer—was lowered into a nuclear reactor to avert a disaster. His urine became radioactive.

Barack Obama Shares His 13 Favorite Books of 2021

From heart-wrenching memoirs to socially conscious fiction, the list of Barack Obama's favorite books from the past year will definitely add more titles to your TBR pile.

Dolly Parton performing in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2016.

Yes, Dolly Parton Really Did Turn Down the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Twice)—Here’s Why

Dolly Parton, of 'Jolene' and Dollywood fame (among many, many other things) may get her Presidential Medal of Freedom yet.

Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States.

11 Fascinating Facts About Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce was, by all measures, set up for a life of military and political success, the height of which he achieved when he took the oath of the nation's highest office on March 4, 1853. Here's what you should know about "Fainting Frank."

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