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The office has traditionally been relatively insignificant, though it has become more influential in recent years.

When it came to Inauguration Day in years past, the conversation didn't revolve around lockdowns in Washington D.C. and the threat of riots around the country. We're taking a look back at previous inaugurations and young presidencies that were filled with some of their own controversies, oddities and unintended fun.

The vice president may be second in line for the most powerful job in the nation, but there isn't necessarily a lot to do besides wait – unless the president wants another adviser.

Trumps executive order adds names to National Garden of American Heroes Trump wants more figures to be honored in his proposed garden, including the late singer Whitney Houston, game show host Alex Trebek and Grover Cleveland. Author: Erin McHugh Updated: 6:12 AM EST January 19, 2021 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order expanding the list of names to be featured in the proposed "National Garden of American Heroes."  Trump wan...

When it came to Inauguration Day in years past, the conversation didn't revolve around lockdowns in Washington D.C. and the threat of riots around the country. We're taking a look back at previous inaugurations and young presidencies that were filled with some of their own controversies, oddities and unintended fun.

A Page from North Quabbin History: Templeton sisters specialized in painting miniatures Eliza Goodridge, self-portrait. Courtesy Narragansett Historical Society Ephraim Stone, husband of Eliza Goodridge, painted by Eliza Goodridge. Courtesy Narragansett Historical Society Sarah Goodridge, self-portrait. Courtesy Narragansett Historical Society Published: 1/18/2021 3:01:09 PM Modified: 1/18/2021 3:01:07 PM The North Quabbin area has always been a ...

By Colin A. Young, State House News Service January 14, 2021 Colin A. Young, State House News Service Mayor Martin Walsh said during a speech to the city Tuesday night that he is going to bring Boston with him when he goes to Washington, D.C., to serve in the Biden administration as secretary of labor. Whether he intends to pack it or not, Walsh will also have a bit of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in tow. If he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Walsh will be the latest in a line of...

If confirmed as labor secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will be one of few Massachusetts House members appointed to presidential Cabinet Updated Jan 14, 2021; Facebook Share By Colin A. Young | State House News Service Mayor Martin Walsh said during a speech to the city Tuesday night that he is going to bring Boston with him when he goes to Washington, D.C., to serve in the Biden administration as secretary of labor. Whether he intends to pack it or not, Walsh will also have a bit of the Mas...

CBS News ​The 1814 burning of Washington, D.C. Two centuries ago this past week, smoke and ash lingered in the air of what remained of our nations capital. Mo Rocca takes us back to that fiery night: Two hundred years ago this month, 4,000 British soldiers lay siege to Washington, D.C., and set fire to the U.S. Capitol and the White House. A drawing of the White House after the fire of 1814. Library of Congress And the burn marks on the White House walls are still there. "We no...

Washington is Burning Graeme Garrard describes the events that led to the torching of the new US capital by British troops in August 1814 and considers the impact of the ‘greatest disgrace ever dealt to American arms’ on the US, Britain and Canada. When James Madison, fourth President of the United States and ‘Father of the Constitution’, signed a declaration of war against Britain on June 18th, 1812 he could scarcely have imagined that two years later he would be fleeing from h...