Author: Tom
Thomas Jefferson’s Neighbor
Thomas Jefferson’s home is one of the best known and most visited in the United States. However, just drive down the hill a mile and…
Smoke-filled Rooms
You many have heard of backroom political deals referred to as having taken place in a smoke-filled room. Today I’ll take you to the original…
A Chicago Landmark
When it was constructed just over a century ago, it was the tallest building in Chicago. It remains a landmark in the city and a…
Sandwiched Between Two Notable Presidents
His presidency was sandwiched between presidential greats George Washington and Thomas Jefferson…and unfortunately, much of his work in helping form this nation has been lost…
A Decisive Role in History
When John F Kennedy wrote the book, “Profiles in Courage,” he wrote about several people who had decisive roles in American history. One man profiled…
One of Lincoln’s Worst Calls
Abraham Lincoln’s face is on Mt. Rushmore because of the leadership he showed during the American Civil War. However, in the middle of that war…
A President Mostly Forgotten
During February we remember the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Today we take a look at a man who held the same office immediately after him…
A Bull on the Run in the Ladies Room
If you’ve been around cattle for much of your life, you know there are times when one in the bunch just doesn’t want to cooperate. …
The Spark That Created the FBI
Some say this event was the spark that created today’s FBI. It was a crime that made national headlines and still leaves a literal mark…
The Second Largest Train Station
Grand Central Station is the largest train station in the country when measured by the actual size of the building. Who is second? The location…