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A History of Presidential Presents
News & Politics

A History of Presidential Presents

Who wouldn’t want an FDR doggie keychain?
Capital Comment, Presidential gifts
December 9, 2021
What History Tells Us About Trump’s Reelection Chances
News & Politics

What History Tells Us About Trump’s Reelection Chances

Only one ex-President has run again and won.
2024, Capital Comment, Donald Trump, History
August 27, 2021
Whenever a Party Loses, People Start Think Tanks
News & Politics

Whenever a Party Loses, People Start Think Tanks

The Trump galaxy is no exception.
Democrats, Elections, Republicans, Think Thanks
June 23, 2021
Seat of Power: A Brief History of Toilets in the White House
News & Politics

Seat of Power: A Brief History of Toilets in the White House

The presidential can has played a bigger role than you might think.
October 30, 2020
A Brief History of Presidents Firing People
News & Politics

A Brief History of Presidents Firing People

Donald Trump, History, James Comey, Presidents
July 3, 2017
A Brief History of Comedians Roasting Presidents
News & Politics

A Brief History of Comedians Roasting Presidents

It’s not just this President. The relationship between comedy and the White House has always been complicated.
Barack Obama, Mr. President, Richard Nixon
March 30, 2017
5 Other Nontraditional First Lady Arrangements
News & Politics

5 Other Nontraditional First Lady Arrangements

History, Inauguration 2017, Melania Trump, The First Lady
January 18, 2017
A Brief History of Presidents Playing Tennis
News & Politics

A Brief History of Presidents Playing Tennis

In preparation for the upcoming Citi Open tournament, here’s a look at presidents playing tennis.
Capital Comment, History, Politics
July 30, 2015
News & Politics

POTUS’ Movie Picks

Presidents have often invoked big-screen characters to create their own movie moments.
Obama, The White House
February 26, 2014
News & Politics

Brain Storm: Think Tanks Spawned by Election Losses

A look at past efforts.
Capital Comment, Politics
January 7, 2013
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