The Stories Behind 8 Famous Photos
From Elvis Presley wearing a velvet suit to meet Richard Nixon to the migrant mother who unwittingly became the face of the Great Depression, these are the true stories behind a few iconic photographs from history.
2023-10-18 00:26
Why Ulysses S. Grant’s Wife Julia Always Posed in Profile
After a sweet plea from her husband not to change her looks, the first lady was careful about how she presented herself in pictures.
2023-08-16 05:15
The Presidential Candidate Who Ran on a UFO Ticket
Gabriel Green explained that “I’m running for president because I was asked to do so by emissaries from outer space.”
2023-08-16 01:15
Why George Washington Is History's Only Six-Star General
Thanks to a law passed in 1976, our nation's first president—who died more than 200 years ago—is still the military's highest-ranking official.
2023-07-20 23:45
The Original Version of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson was not happy about some of the edits made to his draft. Here's what didn't make the final cut.
2023-07-04 01:20
The Couple Who Sat with Lincoln on the Night of His Assassination
The Lincolns weren't alone in the presidential box at Ford's Theater that night.
2023-05-23 04:47
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott files to run for president
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed to run for president in 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission's website.
2023-05-19 23:48