Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 17. What began as a holiday honoring George Washington has expanded into a day recognizing ...

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the ...

EXECUTIVE ORDER: An executive order is a directive from the president which has the force of law, usually based on existing ...

The 16mm film is believed to be the only known surviving copy of "The Heart of Lincoln," a silent movie about the life of President Abraham Lincoln.

A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...

Experience the best of Washington DC on a guided tour. These top-rated Washington DC tours are perfect for getting an overview of the country's history and getting familiar with DC. From unforgettable ...

While Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk said he was working to "shut down" USAID, it wasn't clear whether ...

Whether you pine for Valentine’s Day or scorn its existence each year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season of ...

Religious freedom flows from concepts central to the Christian faith,” Vance said in a Feb. 5 speech to hundreds gathered at ...

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...

In graphic terms, the president has focused on three areas he says make the city an embarrassment and nightmare: its ...

Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two ...