Timothy Ott

Jan 7, 2025 | historyfacts.com | Timothy Ott

Every four years, a new United States presidential administration commences with an inauguration ceremony on the western front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Held on January 20, or January 21 if the traditional date falls on a Sunday, the inauguration begins around noon with the vice president-elect reciting the oath of office.

Nov 20, 2024 | historyfacts.com | Timothy Ott

Certain origin stories have embedded themselves in the American foundational canon despite — or maybe because of — the degree to which the truth was embellished or outright fabricated. The anecdote of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree was invented by biographer Mason Locke Weems. The midnight ride of Paul Revere to warn of approaching Redcoats was exaggerated by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Oct 3, 2024 | historyfacts.com | Timothy Ott

In the spring and summer of 1787, a contingent of lawyers, businessmen, and other highly regarded state representatives met at the Pennsylvania State House to fine-tune the parameters of the shaky federal government that was established by the Articles of Confederation, the nation’s first stab at a framework for government.

Jul 24, 2024 | historyfacts.com | Famous Figures |Leonardo da Vinci |Timothy Ott

Although Rome reached the pinnacle of its power and influence during the imperial era, which stretched from approximately 27 BCE to 476 CE, it wasn’t always easy for emperors during this period to run a tight ship.