Why on January 20?

The terse, the eloquent, the long-winded

Lincoln, JFK, and other memorable speeches

"We have confidence because freedom is the permanent hope of mankind, the hunger in dark places, the longing of the soul."

From George Washington to George Bush

Who first rode to his inaugural in an automobile?

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President..."

From Federal Hall to the U.S. Capitol, dates and locations of all presidential inaugurations

Behind-the-scenes at presidential parties

The life and career of the 43rd president

Condeleeza Rice, Gale Norton, and more

George W. Bush and other presidential relatives

After being president, Washington went back to life as a planter

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