Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.
George Washington -- the man who won the American Revolution, the first president of the United States -- surely as revered in death as he was in life.
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
Thomas Jefferson's last words are widely believed to have been "this is the Fourth of July," but reality may be different. Here's what he may have said.
Catchphrases are funny things. Whether it's a comedian's punchline after the punchline, or a memorable phrase from a commercial, they offer instant recognition.
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
We're probably past the days when a candidate talks about being born in a log cabin. That doesn't mean chief executives didn't have challenges growing up.
The United States prides itself on its robust arena of political debate, but it wasn't always that way. Years ago, two presidents ran for election unopposed.
Putin and Trump have a history of what's been seen as a friendly relationship. After recent Russian bannings of U.S. citizens, Trump's omission raised eyebrows.
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
In the messy political scene following the Civil War, one man proved especially powerful. This is the truth about US presidential frenemy, Roscoe Conkling.
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.