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Lincoln At Rest
In late March 1865, Lincoln, joined by Mary, visited City Point and Hopewell, Virginia; part of their trip included a meeting with Lt....
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Apr 14, 20215 min read


Tippecanoe and 32
*I've kept this blog post to a minimum as the topic, once you dive into it, is lengthy. So, with that said, this post is not a...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read


1...2...3...Hospital.
Beginning in 1799 and most recently in 2018, the United States has bid farewell to 40 presidents. Of these 40 presidents, the majority...
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Mar 27, 20212 min read


Double Deuce
March 8th marks the first of three dates during the year that saw at least two presidents die on the same date. Unfortunately, this first...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read


Side Show Exhibit of the Presidents
“Tecumseh’s Curse” or “The Curse of Tippecanoe” is a legend of mythic proportions that has, if it’s to be believed, led to the death of...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read


What Could Have Been
What Could Have Been Being Woodrow Wilson’s date of death, it’s an ideal time to learn what could have been his burial site along with...
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Feb 3, 20214 min read


Without a Gravestone
The curious case of John Tyler's gravesite spans fifty-three years from start to finish beginning with his death in Richmond on January...
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Jan 19, 20213 min read


Cold, Snowy, or Miserable
January is a heavy-load month for presidents and the final curtain call. No less then five presidents passed away in January, spanning...
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Jan 5, 20213 min read


Two for One
If 100 people were asked how many presidents died on the same day, the most likely answer would be none. At forty-five presidents in...
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Dec 27, 20202 min read


First In Death But News Travels Slow
President Washington occupies a unique position among U.S. presidents for many reasons. Aside from the one obvious reason that he was the...
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Dec 14, 20202 min read
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