Why was the 1824 election called the Corrupt Bargain? December 1, 1824 — Today, the debate began to decide the outcome of a deadlock between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson... Read More
Which future president is admitted to the bar today? November 21, 1787 — Today, Andrew Jackson is admitted to bar. Noted by historians to be one of the most critical and controversial... Read More
What is the Rush-Bagot Pact? April 16, 1818 — The US Senate today ratified the Rush-Bagot Pact — an agreement between the United States and... Read More
Which US president spent time in Paris as the Minister to France? April 8, 1778 — Today, future US President John Adams (1735-1826) arrived in Paris to replace Silas Deane as the American... Read More
What was the most exotic pet a president had while in office? John Quincy Adams kept a pet alligator in the White House while he was president. Read More
