American presidents hold the most powerful office on earth and occupy a unique place at the center of national and world events. At once chief executive, head of state, commander-in-chief, and leader ...

1. “Theodore Roosevelt” by Kathleen Dalton is a colorful, deeply insightful and personal look at the “moxie”-filled life of the 26th president. Ms. Dalton moves beyond the cartoon depictions of ...

A reporter counted every best seller about U.S. presidents published since The Times started tracking book sales in 1931. The process took some patience. By Ian Prasad Philbrick Times Insider explains ...

Whatever you think of Donald Trump, his inauguration on January 20th is the capstone of the greatest ever comeback in American politics. Whether you seek succour in history or are ready to escape the ...

Happy Guy Fawkes Day! Okay, no one cares on this side of the pond. At some point later tonight—or tomorrow, or next week—the United States will have a new president-elect. Everyone is on tenterhooks, ...