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Charvet, owned by the Colban family since the 1960s, claims to be the oldest shirtmaker in the world, having been founded by Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon’s personal dresser.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

I recognize the fact that we’re currently standing on the oldest street in all of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Constitution is the oldest written national charter still in use, a 4,543-word framework that has anchored the American experiment for 238 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

At 250 years old, the United States is the oldest continuous modern democracy, which is startling when you realize that, by historical standards, we are still a pretty young country.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Fischer claimed that at sixty-one he was the oldest prisoner in the center and therefore deserved more deference.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady