JFK’s Portrait: Why is he looking down?
It happens every school year. Whenever my students flip through the presidents’ portraits in the back pages of their textbooks, a question always arises: “Why is JFK looking down in…
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Which presidents were vice presidents?
Veep to Prez A historical collaboration between Periodic Presidents and History First. We love History First. Be sure to check out their website and follow them on Twitter. Written by…
Women in Congress, A Visual History
The 116th Congress is historically significant. More women than ever joined Congress. In fact, women make up nearly one-quarter of the newest Congress. Our latest poster presents a visual history…
How many times was FDR elected?
FDR WON FOUR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS. Before the presidential term limit, Franklin D. Roosevelt secured four presidential election victories: 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. George Washington established the precedent of serving…
America’s Haunted House
Built in 1800, the White House has been home to many people over the years, and perhaps some have yet to leave. Supernatural sightings have spooked presidents, residents, staff, and…
Which presidents died in office?
Eight presidents died in office. Four presidents have died of natural causes, and four presidents have been assassinated. Here’s the list of presidents who passed away while in the…
John Adams and the Boston Massacre
The Winter of Our Discontent Before he became president, John Adams made a name for himself as a Boston lawyer. Although a devoted Patriot, John Adams held somewhat moderate views on…
Washington (and Monroe) Crossing the Delaware
Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) Created 75 years after the event, this famous painting by Emanuel Leutze portrays Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River on December 25, 1776.…