U.S. History
Why Are U.S. Presidents Called ‘Commanders in Chief’?
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One of the U.S. president’s most significant roles is serving as commander in chief, the top authority over all branches of the United States military. But where does this title come from, and what exactly does it entail? Credit: Douglas Sacha/ Moment via Getty Images Constitutional Origins The Founding Fathers used the term “commander in chief” when drafting Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. It states: “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryFact75The Secret Service was created on the day Lincoln was assassinated.
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the U.S. Secret Service. That very evening, he was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. It seems like…
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U.S. HistoryArticle44Why Were Missing People Printed on Milk Cartons?
Today, when a child goes missing, word spreads quickly through broadcast and digital networks that can reach millions within minutes. But just a few decades ago, there wasn’t a system…
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U.S. HistoryArticle86What the School Day Looked Like 100 Years Ago
There’s a particular kind of nostalgia attached to school memories, from the ring of a bell announcing the start and end of the day to the scrape of chalk on…
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U.S. HistoryArticle879 Facts About the Vice Presidents Who Succeeded to the Presidency
This has happened nine times in the history of the country, under a wide variety of circumstances.
