Former President Joe Biden has continued a tradition started by President Ronald Reagan, who left behind a letter in the White House for his successor, George H.W. Bush.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ronald Reagan probably didn't realize he was starting a tradition when he wrote a note congratulating his successor and left it in the Oval Office desk drawer after two terms as president. He did that for George H.W. Bush, his successor ...

A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.

George H.W. Bush used his note to wish Bill Clinton “great happiness here” in the White House. WASHINGTON — Ronald Reagan probably didn’t realize he was starting a tradition when he wrote ...

Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent death and funeral reminded Americans of his legacy and the values that motivated his public service.

For an educational day trip, travelers should consider the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which sits a little less than 100 miles northwest of Houston. Located on the campus of ...

WASHINGTON — Ronald Reagan probably didn't realize he was ... desk drawer after two terms as president. He did that for George H.W. Bush, his successor and vice president of eight years.

WASHINGTON — Ronald Reagan probably didn’t realize he ... desk drawer after two terms as president. He did that for George H.W. Bush, his successor and vice president of eight years.

Ronald Reagan began tradition of leaving letter to his successor in 1989 as he handed over power to George H.W. Bush

Bush and George H. W. Bush (Ronald Reagan’s Vice President before becoming President himself), they have mostly been officers. With the swearing-in of JD Vance as the 50th Vice President on January 20, 2025, a junior enlisted veteran has risen to the ...

Nowadays, every American President carries on a unique tradition of leaving a letter in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office.

Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter, all boarded planes at Andrews, waving goodbye to Washington as their term officially ended. Former President George H.W. Bush and ...