The funeral of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 1924.
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On the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s death, a presidential historian looks at how he was able to stay in power despite his illnesses.
Donald Trump’s current term as president began on Jan. 20, 2017. It will end on Jan. 20, 2021, with the start of a new term – for him, or someone else.
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The framers of the Constitution were very clear that presidential terms have time limits. Not four years and a day. Not three years and 364 days. Four years.
If there’s a question about who is in charge, the government isn’t totally rudderless.
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The country is not completely rudderless, even if many senior officials are quarantining to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Gerald Ford, left, and Carl Albert wave on Dec. 6, 1973, just after Ford was sworn in as vice president.
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What if impeaching the president meant the White House would switch parties? It was an ethical question Democrats faced in the 1970s.