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Category Archives: Nifty History People
The Abysmal Health of Woodrow Wilson
If his health history had been known in 1912, Woodrow Wilson might never have been nominated. The White House Physician: Cary T. Grayson Shortly after President Woodrow Wilson took the oath of office in 1913, there was a luncheon for … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, Dr. Cary Grayson, Ellen Axson Wilson, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Lady Ellen Wilson, history, President Woodrow Wilson, Presidential history, US history, White House history, Wilson's history of strokes, Wilson's personal physician, Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson's health, Woodrow Wilson's health history
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Mary Todd Lincoln and Henry Clay
In 1832, Mary Todd was thirteen years old; Henry Clay was about to challenge Andrew Jackson for the Presidency. Ellerslie and Ashland Ellerslie Plantation, about three miles from Lexington, KY, was the ancestral home of the Todd family, named for … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham Lincoln, Nifty History People
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American history, Ellerslie Plantation, Emilie Todd Helm, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Ladies, First Lady History, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Henry Clay, Henry Clay's Ashland plantation, history, Mary Lincoln's father Robert S. Todd, Mary Lincoln's niece Katherine Helm, Mary Lincoln's sister Emilie Todd, Mary Todd Lincoln, Presidential wives, Robert Smith Todd, The Todd family plantation, US history, White House history
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Martha Dandridge, Mistress Custis
Nearly ten years before she became Mrs. George Washington, Martha Dandridge became Mrs. Daniel Parke Custis. The Turbulent and Eccentric Daniel Parke Daniel Parke (1669-1710), the grandfather-in-law to Martha Custis, long dead by the time she married into the family, … Continue reading
Posted in George Washington, Nifty History People
Tagged American history, Colonial history, Daniel PArke, Daniel Parke Custis, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Wahsington, history, John Custis IV, John Dandridge, Martha Dandridge, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, MArtha Washington, Martha Washington's Custis in-laws, Martha washington's father John Dandridge, Martha Washington's first husband, Mistress Martha Custis, Presidential history, US history
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The First Ladies and the Doorman
Jerry Smith spent 35 years as a White House factotum, in a variety of positions. The Scant Basics About Jerry Jeremiah Smith was a free Negro, born in Anne Arundel County, MD in 1835. Very little is known of him, … Continue reading
Posted in Nifty History People
Tagged American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Lady Frances Cleveland, First Lady Julia Grant, history, Jeremiah Smith, President Theodore Roosevelt, White House bodyguard Col. William Crook, White House doorman Jerry Smith, White House employee Jerry Smith, White House footman Jerry Smith, White House history, White House Official Duster Jerry Smith
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Saving Mount Vernon for the Ages
Sometimes when men can’t do it, women can. Mount Vernon When George Washington died in 1799, he willed his great estate to Martha, his widow, for the remainder of her life, which was not that long. She died in early … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, Nifty History People, Presidential Sites
Tagged American historical places, American history, Ann Pamela Cunningham, Bushrod Washington, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Washington, George Washington Parke Custis, George Washington's nephew Bushrod Washington, history, John Augustine Washington, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Ladies Association, Mt. Vernon, Presidential history, Purchasing Mount Vernon, US history
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Col. Elmer Ellsworth, The Lincolns’ Favorite
Few Lincoln favorites were as beloved by the entire Lincoln family as Elmer Ellsworth. The Young Militia Colonel Ephriam Elmer Ellsworth (1837-61) was a poor New York fellow with long bootstraps. Blessed with a charismatic personality, solid brains, and an … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham Lincoln, American Civil War, Nifty History People
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American Civil War history, American history, Civil War history, Civil War Zouaves, Col. Elmer Ellsworth, Elmer Ellsworth, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, John G. Nicolay, John Hay, Lincoln's Secretaries, Mary Lincoln, New York Zouave firefighters, President Abraham Lincoln, Presidential history, Secretary of War Simon Cameron, the death of Elmer Ellsworth, The John Marshall Hotel in Alexandria VA, US history, White House history, Willie and Tad Lincoln
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Benjamin Harrison: Cold Man in the White House
Most politicians excel at the glad-hand. Benjamin Harrison was the exception. BH: POTUS Grandson William Henry Harrison died after only one month as President of the US. His grandson Benjamin Harrison (1832-1901) was only nine years old. His memories were … Continue reading
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Tagged "Baby" McKee, American history, Benjamin Harrison, Benjamin Harrison McKee, Benjamin Harrison's family, Benjamin Harrison's grandson, Caroline Harrison, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Lady Caroline Harrison, history, President Benjamin Harrison, Presidential history, US history, White House history
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Andy Johnson and His Father’s Statue
President Andrew Johnson was barely two when his father died. Jacob Johnson, Hero Jacob Johnson (1778-1812) was poor as a church mouse. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, he had no education, training or skills. Although he served in the … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Johnson's childhood, Andrew Johnson's father, Andrew Johnson's political career, Eliza McCardle Johnson, Feather Schwartz Foster, Jacob Johnson, President Andrew Johnson, Presidential history, The death of Jacob Johnson, US history, White House history
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George Washington: Officer and Gentleman
Of all the residents of 18th Century American Valhalla, George Washington was arguably the one whose character and demeanor were consistently above reproach. Braddock: The Making of An Officer The teenaged George Washington’s first career choice was the British Navy. … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, Col. George Washington, Cornwallis Surrender at Yorktown, Feather Schwartz Foster, General Benjamin Lincoln, General Charles Cornwallis, General Cornwallis, General Edward Braddock, General George Washington, General Nathaniel Greene, General Rochambeau, George Washington, history, Presidential history, The American Revolution, The French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, The Surrender at York, US history
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William Henry Harrison: The Windy Inaugural
William Henry Harrison was a well-known “dark horse” President – if such a thing is possible. WHH: Virginia Patrician Contrary to the myth, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) was as well-born as any First Family of Virginia could be. His family … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Nifty History People, William Henry Harrison
Tagged "Old Tippecanoe", American history, Andrew Jackson, Battle of The Thames, Battle of Tippecanoe, Benjamin Harrison V, Daniel Webster, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Families of Virginia, General William Henry Harrison, history, Martin Van Buren, President William Henry Harrison, Presidential history, Secretary of State Daniel Webster, Senator Daniel Webster, The election of 1840, The Whig Party, US history, White House history, William Henry Harrison
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