Animal facts from a former resident of the White House. x.com/chelseaclinton…

#BestFriendsDay, The Hoovers met at Stanford College, Herbert called it a 'major event' - they became life-long partners and best friends sharing their love of the outdoors and a life of adventure.

Virginia woman rattled after a snake slithers out of her car vent and disappears into the depths of her SUV. apne.ws/s3Wwafz #odd

On June 9th, bakers around the country celebrate #NationalStrawberryRhubarbPieDay! By the time Polk was president the popularity of rhubarb had spread far and wide across America. Read more and find a recipe to try here --> buff.ly/2sBan2p

Happy Birthday, Gerald Ford! Born #OTD 7/14/1913, he would be turning 105 this year. His staff helped him celebrate in 1976, surprising him with a cake and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" during a flight on Air Force One. catalog.archives.gov/id/23898569

Detroit man who found himself facing fines after a wild turkey moved into his backyard befriends the large bird. apne.ws/fso5sSr #odd

We're kickin' off this #ArchivesHashtagParty right with 80s mullets -- righteous 1880s presidential baby mullets. Here's #FDR in 1885 at age 3 and #EleanorRoosevelt in 1887, also age 3, looking choice! #Archives80s #partyintheback

#Archives80s Future First Lady Lou Henry Hoover (sitting on the ground, far left) camping with family and friends in Clear Lake, Iowa, 1887.

Nancy Tuckerman, social secretary for Mrs. Kennedy while at the White House, died last week. She continued to serve Mrs. Kennedy and the family after his death. Read her oral history on working with JFK: archive2.jfklibrary.org/JFKOH/Tuckerma…

Happy National #BookLoversDay! John Adams looked at his books’ margins the same way he probably looked at people taking a breath – as an opportunity to interject his thoughts. His books are filled with handwritten reactions to the authors, some with more than 1000 words added.

Throwback to June 28, 2017 when #FirstCat Hazel was an itty bitty kitty! #Cute #Fluffball

On this date in history, August 14, 1891, First Lady Sarah C. Polk passed away after a long and eventful life. Sarah left behind an enduring legacy as not only a smart, highly educated first lady but also as an unwavering belief in the ideals of her husbands legacy.

200 years ago #OTD John Adams wrote to a friend about facing the past: “Why should we not honestly and candidly investigate the errors and crimes of our ancestors, that we may correct, reform and avoid them?" founders.archives.gov/documents/Adam…

#OTD in 1814, Dolley Madison famously saved a portrait of George Washington from the White House before it was burned. This year marks Dolley's 250th birthday. If you're looking for some words to describe her, this list has you covered. ploddingthroughthepresidents.com/2018/05/dolley…

Piggyback Ride: Bug enthusiast records a video of a mama wolf spider carrying hundreds of newly-hatched baby spiders on her back in Australia. abcn.ws/2L54CBR

John McCain welcomed by Richard Nixon to White House after 5-1/2 years of captivity in North Vietnam, 45 years ago tomorrow night: #NARA

Just found the #BenFranklinsWorld podcast and it’s excellent! I truly loved listening to @lizcovart talk with Sara Georgini about documentary editing and the Adams Papers. The passion for sharing history was inspiring.

Battle of Gettysburg survivors drop flowers on battlefield from plane, Memorial (Decoration) Day 1938: #LOC