Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan at the Republican's inauguration. Richard Nixon clasped John F.
The worst weather for an inaugural came in March 1909, when 10 inches of snow forced William H. Taft to move indoors to be sworn in.
It is unusual for five current and former presidents to gather at the same event, but when it happens, it is often at a funeral.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, died on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. Reagan served two terms from 1981 to 1989 and was remembered for his role in ending the Cold War. He was laid to rest in a state funeral on June 11, 2004.
From Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, the educational backgrounds of the last 10 U.S. Presidents reveal a wide range of academic paths. Some pursued degrees in law, business, or political science, while others attended military academies or Ivy League universities.
Survey suggests Americans believe history will not look favorably on the outgoing president, but some experts think otherwise.
As a member of the elite, informal club of U.S. presidents past and present, Jimmy Carter was uniquely positioned to do important work for his successors, whether Democrat or Republican.
Jimmy Carter's long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president's life began more than 100 years ago.