This Day in History April 15

On this day in history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln passes away

President Abraham Lincoln died on this day, April 15, 1865, about nine hours after he was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln and his wife had been watching a play at Ford's Theatre in D.C.

Remembering George H. W. Bush February 20

Former President George H.W. Bush's speedboat wins $435,000 at Library benefit auction

Former President George H.W. Bush's speedboat, the "Fidelity V," was auctioned off to benefit the Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University.

POLITICS February 19

DNC omits Jimmy Carter in now deleted Presidents Day post celebrating living Dem presidents

A social media account for the Democratic National Committee paid tribute to the living Democrat presidents on Presidents Day but omitted former President Jimmy Carter.

LIFESTYLE February 19

Presidents Day 2024: Fascinating facts to know about America's greatest leaders

In honor of Presidents Day 2024, take a look back at the history of America's leaders by breaking down presidential "by the numbers" facts. How many of these facts do you know?

OPINION February 19

What makes a president great?

In an election year, conversations about what makes a president great happen all over America. Presidents Day is the perfect time to look for insights from the nation’s historians.

LIFESTYLE February 1

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

Leaders come and go in America. But what's a former president to do after leaving the White House? Jared Cohen explores the engaging topic in an exclusive excerpt from his book, "Life After Power."

LIFESTYLE November 22, 2023

On this day in history, November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, 35th president, is assassinated

President John F. Kennedy, the nation's 35th president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade during a campaign trip.

OPINION November 6, 2023

My ideas are best. So are yours, but how do we learn to hear one another?

Everyone thinks their ideas are best, so how to do we figure that out and learn from one another? Our future leaders will need to master this skill. Here's how they should do it.

Media February 23, 2023

America under Biden 'eerily similar' to time before Republican victories 100 years ago, says historian

Filmmaker Amity Shlaes shares a preview of the Fox Nation documentary 'Coolidge: Rediscovering an American President' and President Coolidge's fight against government overreach.

OPINION February 20, 2023

Every American should visit this place on Presidents Day

An American treasure is located 15 miles south of D.C. on a gorgeous section of the Potomac River.