Few professions in the world are as scrutinized and well-documented as the Presidency of the United States of America, so it might seem like every single aspect of all the former presidents' lives has already been covered. But sometimes...

This video explores five fun facts about Barak Obama.

Installed in selected rooms at the White House on the President’s orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixon’s downfall.

One-term Presidents are often overlooked – but what makes William Taft’s time in office memorable is the fact that it was defined by a series of unusual firsts.

When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.

John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...

One of the more amazing stories in American History, learn about how former President Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest, only than to proceed to give a 90 minute political speech.

Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.

A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...

What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?

Let’s face it, it takes a pretty uncommon person to become president. That probably means that there are going to be more than a few US presidents with weird hobbies. Given that a good number of presidents didn’t have television or even...

The Economist's word of the day conveys the seismic impact of a decisive win for Donald Trump, the reality television star turned Republican nominee set to become the next American president

Calvin Coolidge was president during the Roaring 20s. His economic policies largely led to the Great Depression, but he had very progressive views regarding Civil Rights, and huge gains were made by minorities during his time in office....

An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...

You might call this election the election of 1844, part 2, because it was very similar to it. Just like in 1844, a young dark horse candidate won. Also like in 1844, the incumbent president was a Whig who had become President after the...

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.

Rutherford B. Hayes is a rather obscure president, but his election was a pretty famous one. He won on some contested electoral votes, something called the "Corrupt Bargain", and it stained his presidency. People called him...

Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 2 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from John F. Kennedy to Donald Trump.

Of all the Presidents who have held office since the foundation of the United States, four were gunned down by assassins. This is their story.