One function of these addresses is to bring the country together. As one political scientist put it, they brim with 'verbal ...

Donald Trump will become the 47th President on Monday. However, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt stand out as America's greatest leaders in its 250-year history.

Words matter. Leadership matters. Jefferson and Lincoln, two of America’s greatest presidents, sought unity in a time of deep division. Will Trump follow their path, re-shape his reputation and urge ...

Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat ...

On the eve of Trump’s second inaugural address, Americans wonder whether he will follow the path of Jefferson and Lincoln ...

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...

America made its history as the first Black person, Barack Obama, was sworn in as the 44th president of the country. In front ...

On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th ...

What Trump did in his first inaugural speech was to paint a picture of a very dark reality, one that included not only ...

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

Scott Abraham is the 7News Sports Director. He joined 7News in January 2016 as a Sports Reporter/Anchor. Scott was born and raised in Utica, NY. He attended Syracuse University graduating from the ...