For years, internet users have shared a quote about how to measure the success of welfare programs, attributing the words to Ronald Reagan, the former U.S. president and California governor. The full quotation read: "We should measure welfare's success by how many people leave welfare,
Before Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in 2021, Donald J. Trump held the record for the country’s oldest commander in chief. He reclaimed the record on Monday.
Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent death and funeral reminded Americans of his legacy and the values that motivated his public service.
Since inaugurations started to be held outside in 1817, Trump's will be just the fourth inauguration in history to be held inside. Between 1789 and 1817, for the swearing in of presidents George Washington, Jon Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, inaugurations took place indoors.
A regional jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
A combination of harsh weather and delay in individual states choosing electors pushed the inauguration to April 30, 1789. At 2 p.m., Washington recited the constitutionally mandated oath on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, the fledgling nation’s temporary capitol.
Authorities say they fear there are no survivors after an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided midair near Ronald Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. The jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members and the Black Hawk helicopter collided while landing at the airport Wednesday night.
For President Ronald Reagan's first inauguration in 1981, First Lady Nancy Reagan wore a red dress and coat by Adolfo—finishing her look with a matching hat, pair of gold earrings and black gloves.
Of those thousands of people in Washington D.C. to witness Monday's events, many of them are from Ohio who traveled to see a fellow Buckeye be sworn in.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of at least 18 persons in an air accident in Washington DC, United States.
Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, take a look back at the transition of presidential power throughout U.S. history.