As President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive orders and directives on his first day of his second administration, he explained his actions by saying, “It’s all about common sense.” For over a century,

Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.

The act of clemency puts Trump behind Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the ranking for most pardons issued during a modern president’s term, with a couple of notable exceptions.

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Eleanor Roosevelt posing in the Sally Milgrim gown that she wore to her husband Franklin’s second inaugural festivities in 1937.

From decorations to executive orders, the 47th president has taken an aggressive posture in attempting to remake government.

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Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandums — and how they typically work.

Presidential inaugurations are by definition historic acts, but when we think of past Inauguration Days there is clearly a hierarchy of historical pop.

In the following explainer, Al Jazeera visualises the ages of all US presidents on Inauguration Day, along with their lifespans and years in office. The oldest and youngest US pre

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Throughout my lifetime, presidential inauguration ceremonies have taken place in January at the U.S. Capitol. It’s an honor for me to attend presidential inaugurations on behalf of Iowans and bear witness to history.