American Countryside » Presidents

The Presidency of Zachary Taylor

Tom — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:01:34 +0000

Although this president died in office in 1850, his body was exhumed over a century later to determine if his death was really due to natural causes…..

Grave Robbers

Tom — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:01:58 +0000

We may have heard tales of grave robbers, but perhaps you never knew that one such case took place in the tomb of one of our U.S. presidents…..

A Place Called Hildene

Tom — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:01:33 +0000

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky and lived most of his adult years in Illinois. But where did future generations of the Lincolns reside? Most people don’t know it was in this beautiful stretch of mountains far from Abraham’s Midwestern roots…..

The Son of a US President

Tom — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:01:58 +0000

Being the son of a U.S. president has its perks. However, it does provide a very high bar of achievement for that second generation. Which presidential child did the best? It might just be the son of one of the nation’s greatest presidents…..

Springfield, Illinois: New Salem Village

Tom — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:01:54 +0000

Where was Abraham Lincoln living when he won his first political office? You may have forgotten that it was this town, which appears today much as it did in the 1830s when he won election…..

Springfield, Illinois: Lincoln’s Tomb

Tom — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:01:56 +0000

Arlington National Cemetery is the most visited cemetery is the nation. Which one ranks second? Well, a stop here honors a president and may even provide you with some good luck…..

Springfield, Illinois: History Comes Alive

Tom — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:01:43 +0000

It’s been 150 years since Abraham Lincoln was President, but you can still visit with him and get his thoughts about everything from politics to his favorite foods to eat…..

Springfield, Illinois: A Presidential Museum

Tom — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:01:57 +0000

This week we’re in Springfield, Illinois–of course any stop here likely includes the Abraham Lincoln presidential library. It’s a place where technology and a few “ghosts” combine to bring visitors a presidential experience unmatched in the nation…..

One Famous Horse

Tom — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:01:31 +0000

At one time this fort raised and trained over 14,000 horses and mules at a time. Many of those animals were shipped overseas, but there’s a good chance you remember one very famous horse…..

A Front Porch Presidential Campaign

Tom — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:01:13 +0000

It may seem odd for a presidential candidate to campaign without leaving home. But that’s exactly what this man did–and he won the White House to boot…..