I visited West Point, the elite military academy dating back to the Revolutionary War. Take a look inside.

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Inside the Cadet Chapel at West Point.
Inside the Cadet Chapel at West Point.

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10 things that are older than the United States of America

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The signage of a branch of Barclays bank in central London on February 15, 2011 in London, England. Barclays banking group has today reported pre-tax profits in 2010 of 6.07bn GBP.
Barclays predates the US by 86 years.

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

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

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Golden domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: What the capitol looks like in every state

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Washington State Capitol Legislative Building and blooming cherry trees in Olympia, Washington.
The Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Everyone's talking about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. I visited to see it for myself.

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National Park Service worker cleaning reflecting pool in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2026
Visitors, NPS workers, police officers, and protesters gathered at the Reflecting Pool.

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US presidents' approval ratings when they left office, ranked

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.
President Donald Trump has faced some of the lowest approval ratings among modern presidents, mirroring Joe Biden's polling results while he was in office.

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Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential jet gifted by Qatar. Here's how Air Force One has changed through the years.

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Donald Trump's new Air Force One.
Donald Trump's new Air Force One.

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Congress hasn't officially declared war since 1942. Presidents launched these 11 military operations anyway.

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Richard Nixon points to a map of Cambodia
Richard Nixon conducted a secret bombing of Cambodia without Congressional approval in 1970.

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Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live

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Naval Observatory
Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the US vice president.

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How US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office, from Taft to Trump

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Donald Trump's gold-filled Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has given the Oval Office a makeover during his second term.

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