From the moment John Adams entered the presidency in 1797, the United States was in a state of undeclared war with France. The Quasi-War, as it was known, dominated his presidency, monopolizing ...

Duane went into hiding until the end of the Adams' presidency. Emboldened, the Federalists reached out beyond just newspaper editors. When Congress let out in July of 1798, John and Abigail Adams ...

“How do you like our new Constitution?” Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Adams in mid-November 1787. Jefferson mostly wanted to ...

Politics doesn't just unfold in documents and legislation—it also takes shape off the record in social environments.

However, with training and time, John was able to refine his skills. As a member of the Federalist Party, Adams decided to run for the presidency. He lost and became Vice-president to George ...

On March 4, 1801, John Adams rose before dawn ... back to Congress. The Biden presidency, which will end in less than two weeks, shares some remarkable similarities with that of America’s ...

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the ...

Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Monday, which is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See the schedule of events.

In 1788, when John Adams returned from Europe to a hero's welcome, he came home to limitless possibilities. The presidency would belong to George Washignton, of course, but what office would suit ...