We now celebrate Independence Day on July 4, but Founding Father John Adams wanted July 2 to be a day of "pomp and parade." ...

Explore the rich history of the White House, from its 1792 cornerstone laying to its symbolic status today. Learn about its ...

However, John Quincy Adams, unlike his father, enjoyed a second act in public life. Elected to Congress as a representative from Massachusetts in 1830, he became known as a staunch antislavery ...

John Adams was first president to live there. The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792.

The White House has been home to every president from John Adams to Joe Biden, and it is an enduring symbol of democracy and one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, attracting 500,000 ...