Biden leaves Trump letter as he hands over power to 47th president - but is mum on what it says - Ronald Reagan began tradition of leaving letter to his successor in 1989 as he handed over power to George H.

Ronald Reagan scribbled a note in 1989 to his successor above an elephant cartoon. The tradition, started perhaps inadvertently, was continued by Joe Biden.

Ronald Reagan started a tradition as he prepared to leave office after two terms as president: Write a note congratulating your successor and leave it in the Oval Office desk drawer.

Ronald Reagan became the oldest President to take office at the age of 73. In 2021, outgoing President Joe Biden broke the record at the age of 78 years, And now Trump, who turned 78 in June 2024, will become the oldest person to start a presidential term.

Michael Reagan criticizes Joe Biden's presidency, comparing his actions to symptoms of "Trump Derangement Syndrome." He also highlights Democratic missteps in California, particularly in handling wildfires.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first

The rug, which was in place during Ronald Reagan’s administration and during Trump’s first term, was reinstalled during Trump’s inauguration ceremony, according to CBS News. The Resolute Desk had to be partially disassembled in order to facilitate its return.

WASHINGTON — Ronald Reagan probably didn't realize he ... this rite of presidential passage by writing a letter to Joe Biden, even as he opted out of other traditions, like attending Biden's ...

A year ago, a survey of presidential scholars put him in the top third of chief executives while Trump ranked last. But that was before the 2024 election and campaign.

Eerie similarities between Joe Biden's hostage release deal and the deal made with Iran by former President Jimmy Carter do not go unnoticed.

As part of the 35-year-old tradition, outgoing President Joe Biden will be writing a letter to his successor Donald Trump. This unique tradition of leaving a note was initiated by Ronald Reagan in 1989,