Tag Archives: President Grover Cleveland

Calvin Coolidge: A Fish Story

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Feather Foster

Calvin Coolidge was a man of limited interests. The Private Mr. Coolidge There is a story that at some point, Calvin Coolidge was asked what his hobbies were. He replied, “I run for office.” Throughout his youth, there is no … Continue reading →

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The White House Conservatory: The Lost Treasure

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Feather Foster

 Arguably the largest of all lost White House treasures, is the Conservatory. The Greenhouse Concept Some three hundred years ago, the first greenhouse was built in Colonial America. The concept had been known in Europe for some time: to provide … Continue reading →

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The Six FLOTUS Widows of 1947

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Feather Foster

In January, 1947,  five (and maybe a “half”) widowed First Ladies were still living.  Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864-1947) Frances Cleveland was a First Lady of many distinctions.  She was First Lady two separate times, during the non-consecutive terms of Grover … Continue reading →

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Frances Cleveland: The FLOTUS As Celebrity

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

When 49-year-old sitting president Grover Cleveland took a 21-year old bride, the country was enchanted.   Frances Folsom: White House Bride New First Lady Frances Cleveland was not only young, but she was pretty.  She had a nice figure, a peaches-and-cream … Continue reading →

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Chasing Grover Cleveland in 1886

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

History would come to regard Grover Cleveland as one of our most tight-lipped Presidents. The secrecy surrounding his nuptials would rank high on that list. President Cleveland: Affianced for a Year When Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) was inaugurated in 1885, he … Continue reading →

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Grover Cleveland’s Scandal: “Where’s My Pa?”

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Presidential candidate Grover Cleveland was accused of fathering an illegitimate child.   It was true.  Maybe. Grover Cleveland: The Bachelor Candidate Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) was a forty-seven year old bachelor when the Democrats chose him as their presidential candidate in 1884. … Continue reading →

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Grover Cleveland: White House Bridegroom

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Can you believe it?  Grouchy Grover Cleveland was a newlywed!   But it is true.  At age 49, long time bachelor President Grover Cleveland was married in the White House. The Best Kept White House Secret When he was elected … Continue reading →

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