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13 Interesting Facts About the Presidential Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office Jan. 20 to formally become the 45th President of the United States. The ceremony is called the Presidential Inauguration, and it has been performed since George Washington became our first president in 1793. Here are some fun facts about Presidential Inaugurations.

Rare Photograph of Abraham Lincoln’s First Inauguration Found

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration happens Jan. 20. The ceremony is a historic event that has been repeated for each president since George Washington back in the 1790s. While we don’t have photos of

All About Air Force One — The President’s Plane

The Air Force calls it a VC-25A. Boeing calls it a 747-200B. You probably know it best as Air Force One. Technically, Air Force One is the designation of any plane carrying the president of

13 Interesting Facts About the White House

Think you know everything about The White House? Think again.

Backpack Helicopters: The Future of Transportation?

Back in the 1940s, some people thought backpack helicopters could be the future of transportation.

Nine Things You Might Not Know About John F. Kennedy

In honor of the 35th President, take a look at a few lesser-known facts about JFK.

Read These 10 Thanksgiving Parade Fun Facts

1. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924. It was first known as “Macy’s Christmas Parade” although it took place on Thanksgiving. 2. The floats are filled with a precise mixture of helium and

10-Year-Old JFK Asks For More Allowance

Take a look at this cool letter from the former president.

Impress Your Family With These Thanksgiving Facts

Impress your family this week with these Turkey Day fun facts.

Your Guide To the ‘Gettysburg Address’

It’s the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s most famous speech.