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Eisenhower's inaugural address was littered with his hopes for global piece and international cooperation, at a time when mankind's technological capacity was accelerating at a pace that was frightening to many. "The promise of this life is imperiled by the very genius that has made it possible," he said.
Nixon, in his inaugural address, said America would no longer "make every other nation’s conflict our own". A week later, America officially ceased all action in Vietnam.
George H.W. Bush used his inaugural address to discuss the drug problem in America, likening cocaine to a deadly bacteria that has hurt the body and soul of the country. He was was sworn into office on January 20, 1989.
Just over three years after the Twin Towers attacks, George W. Bush was sworn in for his second term as president.
When George W. Bush was sworn into office in 2001, he chose a Lincoln quote that foreshadowed some of what would come later that year: “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves and, under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it.”
Clinton used his inaugural speech to review a century that his presidency would see out, and continued pledges to make government smaller and more efficient.
William Jefferson Clinton's first inauguration in 1993 served up a line that would rank among the notable inauguration quotes: "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America."
As Ronald Reagan prepared to lead America, with the Cold War still running and global economic challenges, his take on government's role would become a favorite Republican refrain: "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."
Johnson's legacy would include great strides in social justice and equality, and his inaugural address hinted at the 'Great Society' that he would attempt to usher in.
John F. Kennedy inaugural address: Jan. 20, 1961
Perhaps a little daunted by the challenges he inherited, Barack Obama was sworn in as America's first black president on January 20, 2009
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and the longest-living president in U.S. history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, the annual correspondents' roundtable and Dr. Leana Wen join Major Garrett.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Aditya Bhave, senior economist at Bank of America, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Leana Wen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis."
The following is the full transcript of an interview with David Rubenstein, philanthropist and author, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Germany's interior minister said the man charged in the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg had "striking signs of a pathological psyche."
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, a case highlighted by the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," is facing new charges for a different case.
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy is often defined by his accomplishments after leaving office. Carter dedicated his post-White House life to building homes for those in need. John Dickerson looks back on Carter's mission with Habitat for Humanity.
During a yearlong investigation into romance scams, CBS News learned that more than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion dollars last year -- double the $500 million just four years earlier. Jim Axelrod takes a look at how Congress is seeking to address the problem.
U.S. federal investigators are heading to South Korea to help figure out what caused the fiery crash landing of a Boeing jet. All but two of the 181 people on board were killed. Elizabeth Palmer has details.
Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from all over the world, including from his five living successors. Ed O'Keefe has more.
President-elect Donald Trump has lost a bid to overturn a $5 million dollar verdict against him for sexual abuse and defamation. A federal appeals court upheld the damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room about 30 years ago.