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The Washington Administration – Of Presidents and Precedents

One of the most important accomplishments of the Washington Administration was the establishment of a large number of precedents. Many of which our government...

The Last Revolutionary President – James Monroe

James Monroe was the last of the "Virginia Dynasty" to be elected President. He was also the last of the Revolutionary War veterans to...

John Adams – Obnoxious and Disliked

John Adams, our first vice-president and second president, is remembered for many things. He was the leading patriot in the Continental Congress, being the...

Ticket Balancing

With the announcement of the Republican and Democratic Vice Presidential nominees, much attention has been given to the practice of ticket balancing. George Bush...

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...

Presidential Inaugurations – Deviations From Tradition

Presidential inaugurations proceed according to well-established traditions and customs. The President had the oath administered to him by the Chief Justice on the east...

Presidential Feuds, Part 1

The United States Senate has been called “the most exclusive club in the world” but there is an even more exclusive club. Only forty-two...

Life After the White House, Part 1

We read a great deal about what a President does while he is in the White House, but very little is written about what...

Is There a President in the House? – Part 1

Most of our Presidents gained early political experience while serving in Congress. Of our 42 Presidents (remember, Cleveland served twice), all but 18 served...

Substitute First Lady – Harriet Lane

James Buchanan (1857-1861) was the only bachelor President. But he wasn’t the first President to enter the White House without a wife to act...