by Kimberly | Mar 7, 2026 | Leadership and Legacy
As a historian, I’ve always been fascinated by the rituals that define institutions. Nowhere are these traditions more visible or more deeply woven into the fabric of a nation than at the White House. From the somber transfer of power to the joyful celebration of...
by Kimberly | Feb 26, 2026 | Life and Family
By Logan Britton, Editor-in-Chief When we think of the American presidency, our minds usually drift to the Oval Office—the resolute desk, the bustling West Wing, the gravitas of Washington, D.C. However, as a historian who has spent years studying the rhythms of...
by Kimberly | Feb 21, 2026 | The Human Side
Hello, Logan Britton here, Editor-in-Chief at Hail to the Chiefs. It’s a pleasure to welcome you back to our series with, “Presidents and the Arts.” In my work as a historian, I’ve found that one of the most revealing ways to understand a president’s...
by Kimberly | Feb 17, 2026 | Campaigns
History is often taught as a series of grand, sweeping movements, but I’ve always found that the most profound changes often pivot on singular moments. As a historian and the Editor-in-Chief here at Hail to the Chiefs, I’ve spent my career examining those...
by Kimberly | Feb 12, 2026 | Hail to the Chiefs
‘As a historian, I’m often asked what surprises me most about the American presidency. It’s not the political scandals or the wartime decisions that usually come to mind first. Instead, it’s the deeply personal and often complex role that faith has played in the...
