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Read more about the article Why is Eisenhower one of the best?

Why is Eisenhower one of the best?

Did you know that C-SPAN answers the question, "Why is Eisenhower one of the best?" C-SPAN rankings encompass ten categories and feature over 100 history and presidential scholars who complete…

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Read more about the article Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History

Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History

Be sure to visit Abilene - Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History celebrated! Abilene consistently ranks among the best historic small towns in the US. In 2025, it earned second place in…

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Challenge: National Parks & Presidents

Would you be up for the Challenge: National Parks & Presidents? The trip initially goes down the center of the US to Arkansas. Then, it makes a right turn through…

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10 Best Reasons to treasure Taft!

William Howard Taft became the 27th President of the United States in 1909. Later, he became the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He's the only person to serve…

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Read more about the article Zachary Taylor the Conflicted President
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Zachary Taylor the Conflicted President

Born in Virginia, taken to Kentucky as an infant, and raised on a plantation, Zachary Taylor the Conflicted Man became President of the US. But, he also ran a plantation…

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Read more about the article Benjamin Harrison from Indiana Originally?
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Benjamin Harrison from Indiana Originally?

No, Harrison, born in 1833, grew up in Ohio and attended Miami University. However, after obtaining a law degree, he moved to Indianapolis to begin a law practice. But, he's…

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Ford Michigan Presidential Celebration Museum

Grand Rapids, MI, hosts the Ford Michigan Presidential Celebration Museum. Unfortunately, a COVID closure stopped me from seeing the inside. Since travelers purchase online tickets, I knew it closed a…

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James Polk From Tennessee, the Second one!

President James Polk From Tennessee, the Second One, the second president from that state, that is. (Andrew Jackson was the first.) Polk became the last of the "Jacksonians" to sit…

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Andrew Jackson War Hero President

Jackson became the seventh president of the US, following John Quincy Adams. Andrew Jackson War Hero President served as a General in the War of 1812. And became known for…

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John Tyler Became His Accidency

As the first president elevated due to a presidential death, his detractors said John Tyler became His Accidency! Tyler became the first vice president elevated to the presidency when William…

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James Monroe Presidential Accomplishments & Contributions

James Monroe, the fifth US President, followed James Madison. He became the last of the Founding Fathers to hold the presidency. James Monroe Presidential Accomplishments & Contributions made him an…

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Madisons Bill of Rights Impact

James Madison impacted US history in many ways. Much of the credit for the Bill of Rights' inclusion goes to him and Thomas Jefferson. Generally, his leadership in creating the…

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Thomas Jefferson’s Successful Monticello

Jefferson's Initial claim to fame as the author of the Declaration of Independence led to more leadership. He became the third President of the US as well. Still, Thomas Jefferson's…

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Adams – Early American Unforgettable People

The "Adams Family" impacted early America in colonial times and as a new nation. John Adams became the second US President. His son, John Quincy Adams, became the sixth president.…

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US Presidential Homes & Museums

I read that George Washington wanted US Presidents to be regular citizens. That's also why he chose only to serve two terms. While the framers of the Constitution debated what…

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