From August 1784 to September 1789, Thomas Jefferson lived in Paris, France, where he was stationed as the United States Minister to France. He adored his life there, absorbing the music, architecture ...

This Founding Father knew more than politics. He had a passion for food as well. Here's how he brought one of the most ...

There will come a point where you may have a lot of looming goodbyes to say–perhaps you're moving across the country, or departing a job you've held for years. When "goodbye" no longer feels ...

George Washington was sworn in as the first U. S. President at an inauguration ceremony on April 30, 1789, held on the steps of Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street, a block east of what is now the New York ...

President James Monroe wrote a letter to former President Thomas Jefferson asking advice on foreign policy. The question was whether to accept an offer from Great Britain to issue a joint declaration ...