President Jimmy Carter sold the yacht at auction in 1977 as part of his efforts to rein in the opulence of the presidency. Take a look inside the last-ever presidential yacht, the USS Sequoia.

From 1932 to 1977 US presidents had a private yacht named USS Sequoia at their disposal. Aboard the Sequoia, presidents hosted foreign leaders and held glamorous parties. The boat was sold by the ...

The oath of office repeated by the vice-president dates back to 1884 and involves swearing to defend the Constitution of the United States and to faithfully discharge their duties as president.

From 1932 to 1977 US presidents had a private yacht named USS Sequoia at their disposal. Aboard the Sequoia, presidents hosted foreign leaders and held glamorous parties. The boat was sold by the ...

Joe Biden joins the list of Presidents of the United States who have served one term. This group is interesting, with some being defeated in re-election bids while others opted not to run again.

Former President Jimmy Carter touted his populist ... able to accommodate up to 40 people, Sequoia was initially used as a decoy ship during the Prohibition era to monitor smugglers attempting ...