John Adams – Administration and Events
John Adams was our second President, serving from 1897-1801. He came to the office with a wealth of political experience. Adams had served in...
Almost President – Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Part 6
With President Johnson’s surprise announcement on March 31, 1968 that he would not run for another term, attention immediately turned to Vice President Humphrey,...
Presidential Children – Tyler’s 15, Still a Record
John Tyler, President from 1841-1845, had two wives. Both were First Ladies, and between them had fifteen children, which is still the record for...
Al Smith – The Happy Warrior
In 1928, the Democrats nominated Al Smith of New York for President. Al Smith was the son of Irish immigrants and a self-made man....
Almost President – Levi P. Morton
Like Charles Fairbanks (see the earlier article “Almost President: Charles Fairbanks”), Levi Morton made a fateful decision that cost him the White House. As...
Teachers in the White House
Education is a major issue in the current election campaign. Many of our past presidents had first-hand experience in the education field. Some were...
Election Surprises – Lincoln’s 1864 Re-Election
Records show that Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in 1864 by a huge electoral vote majority, taking 221 votes to his opponent's 21. But until...
Reluctant Witness to History – Robert Todd Lincoln
Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln, had the unique distinction of being present at three Presidential assassinations. It is a fact...
The Electoral College – How It Works
When you go into the voting booth next November (assuming you are at least 18 years of age and a registered voter), you may...
Presidential Pasttimes
Like all people, Presidents need relaxation. Over the years, our Presidents have participated in a great variety of sports and hobbies while in the...