The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

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Robert F. Kennedy holding a microphone and Al Gore waving.
Robert F. Kennedy and Al Gore both almost reached the nation's highest office.

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US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

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Donald Trump stands in front of American flags at the WHite House
President Donald Trump faced the second-highest disapproval rating of the past 70 years when he left the White House in 2021.

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Inside the homes where US presidents moved after leaving the White House

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Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.
Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.

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Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years

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Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board arrives at Miami International Airport, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Miami.
Air Force One

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Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state

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Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford.
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Photos show how US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office through the years, from Taft to Trump

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Donald Trump's gold-filled Oval Office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Bin Salman was set for a visit and formal dinner.

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I visited the Museum of the American Revolution ahead of America's 250th birthday. Here are the coolest things I saw.

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George Washington's tent.
George Washington's tent.

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Bowling alleys, movie theaters, and a $200 million ballroom: What first families have added to the White House throughout history

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished to make way for Trump's ballroom.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.

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See inside a secret Navy museum on an active base where visitors require an official escort at all times

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The National Museum of the United States Navy.
The National Museum of the United States Navy.

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How the US voted in every election, from George Washington to Donald Trump

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The United States has had 60 presidential elections, starting in 1789. New parties have come and gone, while new states expanded the electoral map. Maps show us how each state has voted over time — and who have been the winners and losers along the way.

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