presidency
U.S. presidents come from many professions
Many U.S. presidents previously held elective office, but not all. And some once held unusual jobs, which started them on their way.
In the Valentine’s Day archives: Love from presidents
U.S. presidents aren't shy about showing their wives some love, especially on Valentine's Day. Read some of their love letters — and tweets.
What’s on the walls of Biden’s Oval Office?
Learn more about the portraits of presidents, presidential hopefuls and social justice leaders that sit across from President Biden's desk.
Biden administration appoints record number of LGBTQI+ officials
Meet four U.S. officials who have broken new ground as the first openly LGBTQI+ people in their positions as a part of the most diverse administration.
Steps to becoming a U.S. ambassador [infographic]
Being asked by the president to represent America as ambassador to another nation is the job and honor of a lifetime. Learn how one becomes an ambassador.
Who is in Biden’s Cabinet? [infographic]
Learn more about the members of President Biden's Cabinet, their areas of responsibility and where they traditionally sit during meetings.
How does Senate confirmation work?
Before nominees for Cabinet positions can start work, they have one important hurdle to clear: the Senate confirmation process.
Major Biden: From shelter dog to ‘first pet’
President Biden's second dog, Major Biden, is the first presidential pet in U.S. history to go from shelter dog to White House companion.
Presidential libraries help humanize former U.S. leaders
History often transforms presidents into mythical figures, but U.S. presidential libraries help us understand these leaders and the eras they shaped.