Today is Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Today in
U.S. President History

1794 - U.S. President Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the union.

1966 - Robert C. Weaver became the first black Cabinet member when he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by U.S. President Johnson.

2002 - U.S. President George W. Bush fainted after choking on a pretzel.




U.S. President Quotes

"The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted." - James Madison

Learn about the different versions of the U.S. flag here.