The Adams Family
Up to now, there has been only one father-son pair of presidents, although many feel that may change after the next election. John and...
The President’s Lady – Dolley Madison, An American Original
For over a century, the greatest compliment you could pay a First Lady was to compare her favorably to Dolley Madison. She presided over...
Presidential Trivia – Old Questions, New Answers
For those of us who enjoy presidential trivia questions, there are some standard questions. Many of these old questions have new answers due to...
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...
Is There a President in the House? – Part 2
Martin Van Buren was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1821. The previous year, he had engineered a revolt against his party’s leader, Governor...
When No One Won – Richard Mentor Johnson
Richard Mentor Johnson may well be the most controversial vice president in the history of the United States, and considering some of his competition...
Election Surprises – FDR’s 1936 Re-Election
In 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected in a landslide victory. He carried 46 out of 48 states, losing only Maine and Vermont. His...
Almost President – Charles Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks served as Vice President from 1905-1909 during the administration of Teddy Roosevelt. With better luck, he would have been President of...
The Free Soil Campaign of 1848
Many people have blamed the “third party” campaign of Ralph Nader as the reason Al Gore lost the election of 2000 to George W....
Death in the White House
All families suffer various trials and tribulations, and the First Family is not immune from the same tragedies that happen in other families. Probably...