Geneva, 1985
President Ronald Reagan handwrote this letter on November 28, 1985. In it, he expresses his desire for a more constructive relationship to Mikhail Gorbachev, General...
Gerald Ford, Jr.
This 1918 photograph shows Gerald R. Ford, Jr., who grew up to become the 38th President of the United States. Ford was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He wears a...
“Gettin’ Awful Crowded!”
The Democratic race to challenge Republican President Calvin Coolidge in 1924 opened up when front-runner William McAdoo proved weaker than expected. This cartoon by...
“Golfing Season”
After a divisive primary, a political party may be unable to unite voters behind the chosen candidate in the general election. In 1924, Calvin Coolidge, the incumbent...
Happy Anniversary, Mr. President!
President Dwight D. and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower posed for this portrait as they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on July 1, 1955. The photograph was...
How free is free speech?
Seven years after the Bill of Rights was ratified, guaranteeing freedom of speech, Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1798, prohibiting criticism of the Government....
Hyannisport weekend
This 1963 photograph shows President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and their children John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Caroline posing with their dogs.