Tag Archives: Prince Albert

James Buchanan: The Successful Failure

The Stellar Resume James Buchanan (1791-1867), a Pennsylvanian from mid-state, was the last President born in the 18th century. His family was large, but he was essentially a brother among a slew of sisters.  Blessed with above average academic gifts, … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln and The Prince

Spoiler alert: Abraham Lincoln never met Prince Albert or Queen Victoria….but…. The Protocol of Nations In the earlier days of the country, long before “the hot line” existed, direct communication between heads of state was not considered proper. Written communication … Continue reading

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