The family that served presidents in the White House for eight decades

The family that served 13 presidents in the White House over eight decades - The Ficklin family was a constant presence for ...

From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades

Presidents come and go from the White House every four year or eight years. But descendants of John Strother Ficklin, a ...

Quote of the day by former US president Franklin D. Roosevelt: ‘When you reach the end of your rope, tie a…’

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd U.S. president, led the nation through the Great Depression and most of World War II. His New ...

On This Day: Trump declares national emergency over COVID-19

In 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this date, the novel ...
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When presidents attack the Supreme Court

During a roundtable at the White House on Friday, March 6, President Donald Trump returned to what has become a familiar ...

Today in US history on March 12: Coca-Cola bottled, Truman doctrine roots, Alaska oil

This day in US history saw pivotal moments. Coca-Cola bottles first appeared. A Supreme Court justice was impeached. President Roosevelt delivered his first fireside chat. The Red River Campaign began ...