Lederer on Language: What’s in a president’s name? More than you might think
Ulysses S. Grant, our 18th president, entered the earthly stage as Hiram Ulysses Grant. When his name was mistakenly entered on the West Point register as Ulysses Simpson Grant, he eagerly ...
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Shribman: Who are Trump’s role models?
Theodore Roosevelt modeled himself after Ulysses S. Grant. Franklin Roosevelt was a great admirer of his fifth cousin, Theodore Roosevelt. Lyndon Johnson and Joe Biden aimed to be latter-day Franklin ...
Just Askin': Should the 9th president be counted as an Ohio president? Some say yes
He was born in Virginia, but some say there is a case to be made that he should be considered an Ohio president.
With DEI on the run, it's time to think about Black History Month with Ronald Reagan in mind
History is a bad place, often. To get an idea just how bad, let’s return to Reagan’s biography. Those of more tender ...
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Close calls, mass murder and fireworks: Petaluma’s very big year
In November of 1876, the United States witnessed the closest presidential election in history. Rutherford B. Hayes was the ...
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Orange Park’s Club Continental: A venue with a legacy
In Orange Park, nestled along the picturesque St. Johns River, lies a venue that has become synonymous with celebrations — ...
Presidents Day is Monday. Here's where you can take in presidential history in Michigan
Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The name Presidents Day became the unofficial name with the changing the date of the holiday, according to the National Archives. With the holiday moved to the ...
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Fun Facts and Trivia About the U.S. Presidents
By TR Just like a myriad of other things, there is an amazing number of facts and trivia surrounding the U.S. Presidents ...
Donald Trump Keeps Teasing a Third Term. Here’s What to Know
The 22nd Amendment has already had its say: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and ...