Nov 10 Watch 2:19 Rare presidential artifacts command top dollars on the auction block By Lorna Baldwin If you’re in the market for some rare presidential memorabilia, and you’ve got deep pockets, then the Guernsey's Auction in New York is for you. John Yang reports. Continue watching
Jul 14 A look at past presidential assassination attempts in American history By Darlene Superville, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Before Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates. Here's a look at some of them. Continue reading
Oct 01 Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with his family as tributes flow in from around the world By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren… Continue reading
Feb 19 Fond remembrances pour in after Jimmy Carter enters hospice care By Jeff Martin, Associated Press, Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carter's legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after he entered hospice… Continue reading
Feb 18 Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, begins hospice care at home By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, a statement from The Carter Center confirmed Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 21 The dramatic death of a former president at the U.S. Capitol By Dr. Howard Markel Perhaps the strangest event that ever occurred in the House chamber of the Capitol harkens all the way back to 1848. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 6:39 David Rubenstein's take on what American history can teach our politicians In 2013, billionaire investor, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein set out an ambitious plan to moderate conversations with prominent historians before an audience of bipartisan lawmakers. The goal: help members of Congress become more knowledgeable about the past -- so… Continue watching
Jul 04 How past presidents celebrated the Fourth of July By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In modern times, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party. Continue reading
Mar 22 Jimmy Carter is now the longest-living president in U.S. history By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Friday is the 172nd day beyond Carter's 94th birthday, exceeding by one day the lifespan of former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30 at the age of 94 years, 171 days. Both men were born in 1924: Bush… Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 7:15 Michael Beschloss chronicles American 'Presidents of War' When it came to involving the nascent republic in military conflict, one of the founding fathers’ biggest fears was that American presidents would be reckless and aggressive to suit their own agendas. Judy Woodruff sits down with presidential historian Michael… Continue watching