In 1265, Britain's House of Commons, which became a model for parliamentary bodies, met for the first time. In 1778, James Cook became the first European to step foot on the Hawaiian Islands. He called them the Sandwich Islands.

Did you know that in 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American President of the United States? The founders of the Constitution expected leadership that transcends riches and connections, a goal accomplished when Obama believed in the presidency despite accusations of discrimination.

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

A federal appeals court has ruled against an Obama-era policy shielding hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have long lived in the United States from deportation.

Amid rumours of former US president Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama separation, the 44th president of the United States was seen walking into the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump alone.

Barack Obama attended Donald Trump's inauguration ... as he arrived to watch Trump become the 47th President of the United States. Barack wasn't the only one who received a negative response ...

former President Barack Obama, attended Donald Trump's inauguration alone - amid rumors they may be getting a divorce. The 44th President of the United States donned a black suit and striped ...

President Trump said he will sign executive orders to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley.

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon. We'll be posting live updates.

Originally published in Synapse on January 22, 2009.

President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers