Every four years, Washington, D.C., is home to the historic presidential inauguration and ceremonies. This quadrennial celebration of democracy draws hundreds of thousands of participants and on-looke...

William Taft, our 27th president, is known for many things, but being an effective president is not one of them. President Taft attended Yale and climbed the political ladder through his knowledge of ...

One of the newest memorials located in D.C., the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is divided into four “rooms,” one for each of FDR’s terms in office. Each of the rooms has familiar quotations...

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial opened in August of 2011 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. A calm and reflective space, the memorial consists of a crescent-shaped Inscription Wall...

On the evening of April 14, 1865, President and Mrs. Lincoln went to the theater to see the play “Our American Cousin.” They were seated in Box 7 at Ford’s Theatre, overlooking the stage. At...

Each president leaves his own unique mark on our country. Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, made his mark in several ways throughout his eight years of presidency. He was well known for his frie...

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its primary job is to interpret the laws and Constitution of the United States. The Court consists of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices...

The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Air Force. The Memorial is located in Arlington, Virginia, overlooking the Pentagon and...

If you are planning an educational trip with WorldStrides this school year, you’re familiar with our Recipe for Success. This step-by-step guide to a successful travel program is a promotional roadm...

Elena Kagan was sworn in as the country’s 112th Supreme Court justice after being confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 63-37 last week. This is the first time three female Supreme Court justices h...