Before George Washington, eight other 'presidents' led the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation. Here's the forgotten history.

Presidential factoid: Only four U.S. presidents had a shorter lifespan than Arthur. He died at age 57. His predecessor in the White House, James A. Garfield, was 49 at the time of his assassination.

Presidents Day (technically Washington's Birthday) means a long weekend for some. What to know about the upcoming holiday.