President-elect James Buchanan had no idea what was happening to his body. But political Washington had its suspicions.

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Donald Trump's inauguration can be livestreamed via the internet in real time all over the world. It wasn't always so easy to tune into a presidential address.

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A breakdown of 10 notable moments from the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump; from executive orders to a fun ...

Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration on March 4, 1801, marked the first time a president was sworn in at the newly established ...