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The Sad and Tragic Tale of Kate Chase Sprague

The Tragedy of the Father Salmon Portland Chase (1808-73), was New Hampshire born. Only nine when his father died, his mother was left with ten children and meager resources, so young Salmon was raised by relatives in Ohio who provided … Continue reading

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Andrew Johnson: The Kirkwood Inaugural

Andrew Johnson is one of the most unlikely US Presidents The Unlikely POTUS Beginning with Andrew Jackson in 1828, and into the 20th century, the White House was the home of some of the most unlikely men who ever rose … Continue reading

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