U.S. When Obama left office, 52% of the public regarded him as a great or good president. When Trump left hist first term of office, he was still viewed favorably by 36% of the public.
Trump and Nixon are far from the only presidents to rake in money for inaugurations. Twelve years after Nixon's $4 million ceremony, Ronald Reagan set a record with a $20 million swearing-in that featured more elaborate celebrations, according to ethics watchdog Public Citizen.
The worst weather for an inaugural came in March 1909, when 10 inches of snow forced William H. Taft to move indoors to be sworn in.
This lesson features several notable examples of historic presidential farewell addresses. The lesson opens with an introductory video clip in which author Andrew Carroll talks about the power and significance of presidential speeches throughout U.
You might not like it, but a Trump-Obama friendship could save America - ANALYSIS: A friendly exchange between the two was reshared by Trump late Sunday, complete with fake subtitles. What that reveals about the current state of MAGA politics is telling,
Americans have a dimmer view of Joe Biden's presidency as he prepares to leave office than they did at the end of Donald Trump's first term or Barack Obama's second.
It is unusual for five current and former presidents to gather at the same event, but when it happens, it is often at a funeral.
From Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, the educational backgrounds of the last 10 U.S. Presidents reveal a wide range of academic paths. Some pursued degrees in law, business, or political science, while others attended military academies or Ivy League universities.
As a member of the elite, informal club of U.S. presidents past and present, Jimmy Carter was uniquely positioned to do important work for his successors, whether Democrat or Republican.
After a family funeral, the 39th president will be buried beside his wife at their home in Plains, Ga. President Biden, one of the five living presidents who attended Mr. Carter’s state funeral earlier Thursday in Washington,
Barack and Michelle have openly addressed their marital struggles over the years, often framing them as a testament to their enduring commitment. Whispers of a potential rift between Barack and ...
Could Barack and Michelle Obama be heading for a divorce? Some fans are starting to suspect something is awry in the former first couple's marriage after news broke that Michelle would not be ...