Category Archives: First Ladies

O, FOR HISTORY: Abraham “Jack” Lincoln II

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Abraham and Mary Lincoln only had one of their four sons to live into maturity. Their eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln (August 1, 1843 – July 26, 1926), would marry, celebrate the birth of three children, and prosper as an attorney, US … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Nixon resigns

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

August 8, 1974, my family was vacationing in Myrtle Beach. I was in the pool that evening when Mother came to the rail of our second-floor motel room, “Darin!  Hurry!”  I am certain I asked the reason and an exchange of … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: A few interesting tidbits on the actual burning of The White House

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

I’ve known for many years that First Lady Dolley Madison did not personally save the large portrait of George Washington. This Washington Post article is a nice account of events. Canada didn’t burn the White House. And Dolley Madison needs … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Art on The White House

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

I have a deep passion for presidential history and White House history.  I tripped across an old article of an artist’s take on various rooms in The White House. An Artist Visits The White House Past Another artist captured the Blue … Continue reading →

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Bucket Lists…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

When the movie, THE BUCKET LIST, came out in 2007, the title worked its way into our vernacular.  One friend, an art teacher nearing retirement, will comment on various photos I post on Facebook that she is adding another item … Continue reading →

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Presidential Sites

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

I can never get enough of presidential or White House history.  97% of my Netflix rentals or instant watches are of documentaries – mostly having something to do with presidential or US History. This morning, I made a quick list … Continue reading →

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LINCOLN: my reaction

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I felt like a kid, tonight.  In fact, it felt like I had the excitement of all my birthdays and Christmases all combined. Quintin and I met Brian Pollock at The Greene to watch the movie I’ve waited several years … Continue reading →

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