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Trump's inauguration is indoors. It's not the first time.

Stewart D. Mclaurin

As we mourn the death of President Jimmy Carter, one of only 45 people to serve as our chief executive, we can celebrate an extraordinary...

It’s amazing how much history you can hang on the branch of a tree. In 1981, a new tradition of bridging holidays and history was started after...

The White House has served as the residence of the president of the United States since 1800, when John and Abigail Adams first moved in. Today,...

Given the daily responsibilities of the president of the United States, it’s remarkable that they can shift from high-stakes meetings in the...

Presidents since our nation’s founding have endeavored to make the White House accessible to visitors. But in a nation of more than 330 million,...

The American-British friendship has been close and special for generations. But 210 years ago this month, British troops set fire to the White...