Constitution Daily Blog
Article II
10 fascinating facts about President Ulysses Grant
Today marks the birthday of Ulysses Grant, who played a unique role in American history. Here is a look at a military leader who…
10 facts about Thomas Jefferson for his birthday
On the occasion of Thomas Jefferson's birthday, we have 10 interesting facts about the versatile Founding Father.
On this day: A tied presidential election ends in Washington
It was on this day in 1801 that the House finally decided a tied presidential election because of a constitutional flaw: the…
The Gadsden Purchase and a failed attempt at a southern railroad
On December 30, 1853, a treaty was signed where Mexico sold the United States 29,000 square miles of territory for what eventually…
America’s “forgotten war” ended on this day, and few people knew
On December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent officially ended the War of 1812, but the delayed news couldn't stop nearly 1,000…
On this day, the Louisiana Purchase is completed
Life in the newly formed United States changed forever on December 20, 1803 when the American flag flew over New Orleans,…
On this day, the Whig Party becomes a national force
On December 4, 1839, the Whig Party held its first national convention, an important milestone in its rise to political power.
Franklin Pierce’s murky legacy as President
On this day in 1869, former President Franklin Pierce passed away in New Hampshire. Pierce was regarded as an ethical hard worker,…
The Youngstown Case: Three Approaches to Interpreting Presidential Power
Understanding why the justices reigned in the president in 1952, and how they interpreted the Constitution in doing so, helps us…
Chester Alan Arthur: Obscure or underrated?
If you are a presidential historian or a fan of facial hair, you probably know a little about Chester Alan Arthur. For the rest of…
