US Presidents

Exploring Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Andrew Jackson purchased this 425-acre farm from his neighbor, Nathaniel Hays, on July 5th, 1804. At the time, the property consisted of only a collection of log buildings for housing and storage. The original log cabin used as his farmhouse from 1804 to 1821, is still standing on the property. The Jacksons received and entertained all visitors in this simple cabin. Even distinguished visitors such as President James Monroe. Once construction of the brick mansion was complete, he converted this cabin into slave quarters.

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Roosevelt Seeks “Miracle Cure” From Georgia Warm Springs Little White House

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FDR's Unfinished Portrait

It wasn’t unusual, especially as their means of travel improved, for President’s to have a vacation home outside of the White House. These vacation homes were often called “Little” White Houses because the Commander-in-Chief still fulfilled his official duties even while on vacation. Truman had his in Key West. Kennedy in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Johnson and Reagan both had ranches. And Carter went back to his hometown in Plains, Georgia. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our 32nd President (who was elected to an unprecedented four consecutive terms and brought about the 22nd Amendment limiting a President to two) had his in Warm Springs, Georgia.

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A Future President, a Future Senator, and a Duel that Echoes through History

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Historic Footnotes Podcast - Obscure and often forgotten pieces of history

If I told you two politicians were so infuriated with one another that one would challenge the other to a duel, you would be forgiven for thinking it is a recent news story. Or, if you realized that no one has publicly challenged anyone to a duel for over 200 years, you might be thinking of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. In either case, you’d be mistaken. I’m talking about President Abraham Lincoln and Senator James Shields. Of course, this was before either were elected to those offices.

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Leading the Nation from Key West: Truman’s Little White House

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Harry S Truman's Little White House in Key West Florida

The only thing new in the world is the history you don’t know Harry S Truman A mere two blocks from bar-lined Duval Street in Key West sits a nondescript house that served numerous Presidents and other world leaders. Facilitating working vacations for our nation’s leaders, this tropical paradise is a far cry from the … Read more

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