A century ago, Al Smith was a force in American politics—and the first Catholic to mount a major run at the White House. And ...

The holiday hasn’t been celebrated on Washington’s actual birthday of Feb. 22, or any other president’s birthday, for more than 50 years. Presidents Day became the popular name after the holiday was ...

Both the right and left in America celebrate the tradition of welcoming immigrants who wish to assimilate and become ...

Leuchtenburg, a prize-winning historian widely admired for his authoritative writings on the U.S. presidency and as the ... critical biography of FDR’s predecessor, Herbert Hoover, and the 900-page ...

USAID has been called many things in recent days but Robin Davies recalls it as perpetually harried, hamstrung and ...

Donald Trump is the worst thing that has ever happened to our country. Every day I try not to think of all the horrible things he is doing to destruct our country. He may be a showman that creates ...

With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America, and the revolution of common sense,” said Trump, who at midday Monday became only the second U.S. president to serve ...

In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats ...

By The Learning Network This year’s Super Bowl was likely the biggest wagering event in U.S. sports betting history ... In the opening weeks of his second term, President Trump and his ...

Also, if you’re a US history buff looking for more, don’t miss the premiere of the documentary series “LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy.” The series about President Johnson airs on CNN Sunday ...