U.S. President History
1793 - U.S. President George Washington laid the actual cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol.
1981 - A museum honoring former U.S. President Ford was dedicated in Grand Rapids, MI.
1991 - U.S. President Bush said that he would send warplanes to escort U.N. helicopters that were searching for hidden Iraqi weapons if it became necessary.
1998 - The U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted to release to videotape of President Clinton's grand jury testimony from August 17.
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