Civil War Vets in the White House, Part 1
In an earlier series of articles, we examined the military records of the Presidents. But one group deserves a closer look. From the end...
The President’s Lady – Edith Roosevelt, A Modern First Lady
Columnist Emily Edson Briggs called Julia Dent Grant "the first lady of the land." Lucy Webb Hayes was the first to be officially called...
Lou Henry Hoover – Unsung Heroine
Lou Henry Hoover served as First Lady from 1929 to 1933. There is much about her that never made it into the public view...
The President’s Lady – Dolley Madison, An American Original
For over a century, the greatest compliment you could pay a First Lady was to compare her favorably to Dolley Madison. She presided over...
Almost President – Hancock the Superb
Winfield Scott Hancock was named for the famous soldier, Winfield Scott. These two men shared more than just their names. These two were the...
The Pathfinder – John C. Fremont
John Charles Fremont can claim several firsts as a presidential candidate. He was the first western candidate, coming from California less than six years...
Al Smith – The Happy Warrior
In 1928, the Democrats nominated Al Smith of New York for President. Al Smith was the son of Irish immigrants and a self-made man....
The Great Commoner – William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was the youngest man ever to be nominated for president by a major party. He was also the only man to...
The Bull Moose Running Mate – Hiram Johnson
Hiram Johnson, California governor for over six years and U.S. Senator from California for twenty-eight years, was a progressive reformer with enough political influence...
Barry Goldwater – A Choice, Not An Echo
Barry Goldwater is best remembered as the unfortunate individual who was buried by Lyndon Johnson in the 1964 presidential landslide. Many know him only...