The POTUS Timeline
Presidential history, organized

A modern timeline of key presidential actions in American history

Explore important speeches, executive actions, legislation, scandals, crises, appointments, and historical turning points across U.S. presidencies.

What this site helps you do

Browse by event and date

Track major presidential developments in a structured historical sequence.

Move from event to president

Jump from a single timeline highlight to a full president profile and related entries.

Use references and context

Event pages are structured to support sources, summaries, and related historical context.

Featured Highlights

Important presidential moments selected for prominence on the timeline.

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Latest Timeline Entries

The most recently published highlights on the site.

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April 24, 2026 Donald Trump

Senate confirms new Secretary of Defense

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense following the administration's April nomination.

Why this site exists

thepotustimeline.com is built to make presidential history easier to browse, compare, and understand by organizing major actions into a clear, searchable timeline.