Tag: presidency
Test your knowledge of U.S. presidents [quiz]
Every February, Americans honor their presidents. Take our quiz to see how much you know about U.S. presidents. Share your results!
Presidents memorialized
Around the United States, numerous memorials — some famous, some obscure — honor those people who served as U.S. president.
Excerpts from President Trump’s State of the Union address
Here are some of the highlights from President Trump's State of the Union speech that he delivered to Congress on February 5.
In tribute: George H.W. Bush, 41st president
President George H.W. Bush has died, after a lifetime of serving his country and playing important roles on the world stage.
State visit versus official visit: What’s the difference?
When a U.S. president welcomes a world leader to the White House, what determines whether the visit will be a state visit or an official visit? Here's what you need to know.
Trump, Macron celebrate their countries’ close ties
President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on April 23 as his first guest for an official state visit.
The first U.S. president set his own term limit
More than 200 years ago, George Washington voluntarily gave up the office of the presidency of the United States. Find out why the speech he gave announcing his departure is still so important that it is read aloud every year in the Senate.
What does a national security adviser do?
Ever wondered what the national security adviser actually does? Learn about the job and why one former national security adviser describes it as "the best foreign-policy job in government."
How does Senate confirmation work?
Before nominees for Cabinet positions can start work, they have one important hurdle to clear: the Senate confirmation process.