Here's what makes the federal holiday a distinct, and often misunderstood, occasion.

The White House has housed some of the most powerful leaders in world history, but it’s also been home to an astonishing variety of animals. From the expected dogs and cats to alligators and bear cubs ...

In honor of Presidents' Day, we visit with the folks who collect presidential memorabilia — from pictures of presidential dogs to many many campaign buttons, to deep dives on just one president.

Presidential factoid: Only four U.S. presidents had a shorter lifespan than Arthur. He died at age 57. His predecessor in the White House, James A. Garfield, was 49 at the time of his assassination.

Today, President Donald J. Trump hosts leaders from the black community at the White House to mark Black History Month and reflect on the Administration’s ...

The thickness of the wallets of America’s 46 presidents has shown a wide range: some entered office with a large net worth, a few lost most of their assets after leaving the White House, others ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...