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7 Things You May Not Know About the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
On Saturday, the worlds of Washington, D.C. and Hollywood will once again collide as the nation’s capital plays host to the annual affair.
It’s All About the (New) Benjamins
The Federal Reserve has announced that a new version of the $100 bill will enter circulation this fall.
9 Things You May Not Know About Texas
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with a look at some of the state’s quirks.

8 Things You May Not Know About American Money
On the 150th anniversary of the law creating a single national currency, explore eight surprising facts about American money.
The 24-Hour President
As America celebrates Presidents’ Day, learn more about the man whose gravestone reads “President of the United States for One Day.”

8 Things You May Not Know About Presidential Inaugurations
As President Barack Obama is sworn in for a second term, explore eight surprising facts about presidential inaugurations.

A Tour of Lesser-Known Presidential Inaugural Sites
As Inauguration Day approaches, explore seven locations other than the U.S. Capitol where presidents have taken the oath of office.

10 Things You May Not Know About Richard Nixon
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Richard Nixon, explore 10 surprising facts about America’s 37th president.

10 Things You May Not Know About the Roosevelts
From Franklin’s brushes with death to Eleanor’s midnight ride with Amelia Earhart, here are 10 things you may not know about this presidential pair.

9 Things You May Not Know About the Electoral College
As American electors gather to formally cast their votes for president, explore 9 things you may not know about the Electoral College.

10 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
As Steven Spielberg’s biopic of Abraham Lincoln hits the big screen, explore 10 things you may not know about the 16th U.S. president.
10 Winning Presidential Campaign Slogans
As Americans vote for their next president, explore 10 memorable campaign slogans that have propelled candidates to the White House.

Remembering the 1912 Presidential Election
A former president, a current president, a future president and a Socialist Party candidate all sought the White House 100 years ago.













