The Oval Office’s creation and evolution reflect broader developments in the nature and perception of the modern American presidency.

The thickness of the wallets of America’s 46 presidents has shown a wide range: some entered office with a large net worth, a few lost most of their assets after leaving the White House, others ...

For more than a century after the United States’ founding, all presidential communications were handwritten, either by the chief executive or by an aide, and every signature was personally inscribed. ...

Christie's is auctioning some items from a collection owned by the late former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.