Texas could have been even bigger.
Read MorePresident Tyler led the effort to bring Texas into the union.
Read MoreAn aspiring author from my writing class has submitted this ‘flash fiction’ story.
Read MoreIn 1840, William Henry Harrison ran one of the first image based, grassroots Presidential campaigns.
Read MoreIs there anything more exciting than a baseball ‘walk-off’ hit?
Read MoreThere were 8 Presidents after Andrew Jackson and the start of Civil War 24 years later. None were able to prevent that war. Martin Van Buren was the first of those 8 Presidents.
Read MoreAndrew Jackson was called a ‘Jackass’, which later became the donkey symbol of the Democratic Party.
Read MoreThree of our Presidents, including George Washington, U.S. Grant, and Dwight Eisenhower, served as our chief military commander before entering the Oval Office.
Read MoreSeven Presidents elected in a year ending in ‘0’ (zero) have died prior to completion of their term. Curse or Coincidence? Guest Blogger, Jeff Eichner, retired attorney and avid sports fan (also married to my sister), explores this controvery.
Read MoreOur perceptions of Presidents can change - some reputations improve, some worsen
Read MoreJoe DiMaggio has another unbreakable record beyond his 56-game hitting streak. It is related to the the increased number of home runs and strikeouts in baseball, and analogous to the growth in basketball 3-point shots.
Read MoreQuincy Adams had a 70-year career in public service - his Presidency was the least important of his roles.
Read MoreOhio and the rest of the Midwest could have been part of Canada.
Read MoreThree 20th century Presidents with similarities in their domestic accomplishments. Can you guess who they were?
Read MoreThe Yankee’s have had dynasties in many eras - which one was the best?
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