US Presidential inauguration ceremonies over the years
George Washington is the only president of the United States whose inauguration took place in New York City, then the ...
Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington
Socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., becoming one of the most famous ...
Simpler language, more unity: How inaugural addresses have changed over time
Data show that recent presidents especially have started their terms with unifying language. Words like "together," "us," ...
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The history and tradition of presidents leaving personal notes for their successors
Monday’s change of Oval Office occupants is a ritual full of traditions and customs. One of the more modern ones began in 1989, when Ronald Reagan left a note for George H.W. Bush on stationery with a ...
Charita Goshay: Character is the cornerstone of the American presidency
Columnist Charita Goshay writes that an effective American presidency embraces character and a sense of servant-leadership.
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Two great presidents’ masterful inaugural speeches
On the eve of Trump’s second inaugural address, Americans wonder whether he will follow the path of Jefferson and Lincoln ...
The parade of inaugurations marches on
Revisiting Dwight Eisenhower’s 1953 inauguration, from the vantage point of George W. Bush’s 2001 inauguration.
For Kamala Harris, a lifetime of firsts means she won’t be the last
Some years back, I was talking with my dinner companion when a young woman of color interrupted with an excited query. “Are ...
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Opinion Columnist, Main Street, The Wall Street Journal
Previously he served as Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush ... And in the mid-1990s, he was Washington Bureau Chief for National Review. Bill is author of a book on Hong Kong ...