Melania and Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance wore a pastiche of bygone eras — perhaps a glimpse of what they hope the future looks like.
Category: Presidents and Presidency (US)
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George Washington’s Inaugural Coat on Display at Mount Vernon
For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon.
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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.
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At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity
President-elect Donald J. Trump becomes part of the club. Melania Trump joins the first ladies.
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Jimmy Carter Made Jeans Presidential
He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.
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Trump Reacts to Time ‘Person of the Year’ and Stock Exchange Opening
For a man who rose to fame in the gilded yuppie era of New York City, today’s ringing the bell to open the stock exchange, and being named Person of the Year by Time, must have a certain appeal.
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Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy
It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?
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Presidents in Movies Always Seem to Know What They’re Doing. In Real Life …
Hollywood’s polished leaders and legible story arcs never quite imagined the places real-life American politics would go.
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What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care.
Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says.
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After Thursday’s Debate, Conservative Media Finds It Hard Not to Gloat
Many conservative commentators have said President Biden’s performance during the debate was a sweeping validation of the alarm bells they’d been ringing for years about his age.
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Why You’re Better Off Ignoring the 2024 Election When Investing
With one big caveat, our columnist says most people are likely to be better off if they forget about politics when it comes to investing for the long haul.