Honoring Our Nation’s Leaders on Presidents Day

Media February 17

Presidential historian calls for end to 'silly' Presidents' Day, compares it to celebrating a king's birthday

Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky suggested on Monday that Presidents' Day was ridiculous and should be canceled, adding, "we've had some duds."

White House December 29

Jimmy Carter: His life in pictures

A photo history of President Jimmy Carter's legacy.

This Day in History April 15, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.