After taking the oath of office, the first thing James Garfield did was bend down to kiss his mother Eliza on the cheek. She was the first mother of a president to attend her son's inauguration.

James and Lucretia Garfield had seven ... So, when the family moved to the White House after Garfield's 1881 inauguration, Garfield saw it as a blessing; no matter how daunting his workload ...

Here's what you need to know about Inauguration Day ... Arthur took the oath privately following the death of President James Garfield and again two days later in the Capitol.

Hiram College and the Hiram Historical Society are partnering to present a rare opportunity to view the historic U.S. flag ...