What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Flags at half staff today; Carter’s death adds more history to Trump’s inauguration
For former President Jimmy Carter, this means flags will remain at half-staff until at least Jan. 28, covering both the ...
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January 4, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House
On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress. In ...
Why U.S. Flags Are Being Flown at Half-Staff on Inauguration Day—And Trump’s Reaction
In President Joe Biden’s proclamation about the death of Carter, he directed that flags be flown at half-staff “as an ...
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Col. Charles H. Moore highlights Western Military Academy's gun collection
Col. Charles H. Moore explains the significance of the Western Military Academy's gun collection, a key part of its military ...
On This Day: Utah becomes 45th state
In 1896, Utah was admitted to the United States as the 45th state. In 1936, Billboard magazine published the first pop music ...
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After Jimmy Carter’s Death, What Happens Next? A Look at the Presidential Funeral Traditions
Ever wondered what happens when a former U.S. president dies? From national mourning to state funerals, learn how their ...
Jimmy Carter’s death prompts condolences, praise around the world
Praise was widespread for Carter’s human rights activism, conflict-resolution work and kindness during his presidency and the following decades.
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From the Scopes Monkey Trial to the (alleged) death of Elvis
We’re starting 2025 with some old-timers who, despite being in their 90s, are still entertaining folks, keeping us from ...
Libs giddy over US flags at half-staff to mark Jimmy Carter’s death even during Trump inauguration
Then-President Richard Nixon ordered flags lowered to honor predecessor Lyndon B. Johnson, who passed away a few days after Nixon’s second inauguration in 1973. But Nixon had them temporarily raised ...
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What happens when a president dies?
The last time a Democratic president died was in 1973 when Lyndon Baines Johnson passed away at the age of 64, just a few years after leaving office. Following the death of Jimmy Carter on Sunday ...