Who Has the Most Valuable Signature on the Declaration of Independence? (It’s Not Who You Think)
This document contains the signatures of John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin...and then there's that really valuable one!
Can You Impeach a President After Their Term Is Over?
While the U.S. Constitution doesn't directly address the issue, historians believe there is precedent to do so.
11 Strange Things Presidents Have Banned from the White House
Current and former Commanders in Chief have been picky about what's allowed on the property.
Why Is the White House White?
It isn't just for looks.
13 Unlikely Jobs U.S. Presidents Held After the White House
You can’t accuse these former presidents of resting on their laurels once they left office.
23 of the Most Famous Presidential Firsts in History
George Washington may get a lot of fanfare for being the first commander-in-chief, but there are plenty of other presidential...
Where Does the Vice President Live?
The vice president lives in a white house—no, not that one!
45 Facts You Never Knew About America’s First Ladies
Which first lady flew a plane with Amelia Earhart, or was reported dead by a Beijing newspaper? Keep reading to...
Why Are Presidential Inaugurations on January 20th?
They haven't always been in January—in fact, they were held during a different month for well over 100 years!
52 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About U.S. Presidents
Which president enjoyed skinny-dipping? Which one befriended his burglar while in office? Presidents are people too, and they have been...
U.S. Presidential Trivia Questions Everyone Gets Wrong
If you paid attention in history class, you might have a shot at a few of these answers. How many...
10 Vintage Photos of What Inaugurations Used to Look Like
Not much has changed at presidential inaugurations over the years, but 2021 is going to look a little different. Here...
Here’s What Happens If a President Won’t Leave Office
It's more complicated than you might think.
Can You Guess the Middle Name of Every U.S. President?
JFK, Harry S. Truman, George W. Bush... sure you know their monograms, but do you know the full names of...
The 13 Presidents with the Highest IQ Scores
It takes a lot of brainpower to run a country—see how the top presidents stack up!
13 Facts About Native Americans You Didn’t Learn in History Class
Native Americans didn't all live in teepees and not all warriors were men.
United States Trivia Your History Teacher Never Taught You
When was Christmas illegal in America? Which state did Congress forget to officially add to the Union for 150 years?...
Is This the Last Photo Ever Taken of JFK?
On the night of November 21, 1963, President John F. Kennedy flew to Texas for a five-city re-election campaign tour....
13 Little Known Facts About the Wedding of JFK and Jackie
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy were married on the morning of September 12, 1953, in St. Mary's...
Notable Events You Forgot Happened When the Class of 2018 Was Starting School
When this year's college graduates first started school as fresh-faced kindergartners (circa 2000-2001), the world was a very different place.
11 Adorable Facts You Never Knew About Teddy Bears
Spoiler alert: The Teddy Roosevelt story isn't as heartwarming as you thought.