According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams ...

US First Ladies have played influential roles in American history, hosting dignitaries, championing social causes, promoting ...

The role of the First Lady in the White House has evolved significantly, moving from ceremonial duties to influential public ...

The role of First Lady has continuously evolved, with each woman leaving a lasting influence on American society, and as ...

From connoisseurs to more private drinkers, plenty of US presidents have enjoyed a glass (or more) of wine over the years.

James Madison’s Montpelier recently reflected on favorite ... Staff also spearheaded many public events such as Madison’s Birthday Wreath-Laying Ceremony, Dolley Madison Legacy Luncheon, Juneteenth, ...

From memoirs to biographies, here are the best books to about what it's really like to be the most famous woman in America.

First and second children constitute 56 percent of the presidents.

National Strawberry Ice Cream day is celebrated on Jan. 15. Originally believed to be coined by First Lady, Dolley Madison in ...

Carpenters' Hall is known for showing locals and tourists alike plenty of slices of history. And with the venue's two latest ...

The once and future first lady plans her return to the White House amid questions of how much time she'll actually spend ...