Andrew Jackson was called a ‘Jackass’, which later became the donkey symbol of the Democratic Party.
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Three of our Presidents, including George Washington, U.S. Grant, and Dwight Eisenhower, served as our chief military commander before entering the Oval Office.
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Seven Presidents elected in a year ending in ‘0’ (zero) have died prior to completion of their term. Curse or Coincidence? Guest Blogger, Jeff Eichner, retired attorney and avid sports fan (also married to my sister), explores this controvery.
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Our perceptions of Presidents can change - some reputations improve, some worsen
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Joe DiMaggio has another unbreakable record beyond his 56-game hitting streak. It is related to the the increased number of home runs and strikeouts in baseball, and analogous to the growth in basketball 3-point shots.
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Quincy Adams had a 70-year career in public service - his Presidency was the least important of his roles.
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Ohio and the rest of the Midwest could have been part of Canada.
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Three 20th century Presidents with similarities in their domestic accomplishments. Can you guess who they were?
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The Yankee’s have had dynasties in many eras - which one was the best?
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James Monroe won re-election in 1820 as President unopposed - can you imagine that ever happening again?
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We are going to settle the long-running dispute over whether a Hot Dog is a Sandwich.
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Congress submitted 12 amendments for ratification as the Bill of Rights, but only 10 were approved. What happened to the other two?
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The African Burial Ground and 9/11 Memorial - what can they teach us?
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Thomas Jefferson wrote his own epitaph, but left out his Presidency and the Louisiana Purchase. What did he include?
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Can you guess which all-time slugger was also one of the best bunters?
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