William McKinley

After President McKinley was shot, Teddy Roosevelt became president and the first to have round the clock protection by the Secret Service. But why did it take Congress 25 presidencies and three assassinations to make that happen?

In July 1969, Lady Bird Johnson championed a wildflower conservation campaign in Texas, focusing on planting native species along highways to enhance the state’s natural beauty and preserve its unique flora.

Step into history at Grant Cottage, the preserved final home of Ulysses S. Grant, where original 1885 artifacts and stories bring the past to life.

Discover the history and enduring legacy of the Lincoln Memorial.