One function of these addresses is to bring the country together. As one political scientist put it, they brim with 'verbal ...

On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison delivered what is the longest inaugural address in United States history, both in ...

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

For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, with some noteworthy exceptions.

Given the chaos of Trump’s first term, and his radical plans for the second, Vanity Fair writers and editors take stock on ...

Since the days of Martha Washington, the role of the First Lady has been an evolving symbol of influence, style, and advocacy ...