The Sadness of Mr. Economy
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The Bad Luck of Robert Todd Lincoln
Supposedly, the actual quote is “there is a certain fatality about presidential functions when I am present” when turning down a future invitation. His last public appearance was at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial on May 30, 1922, standing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
William McKinley had a garden of red carnations at the White House and would hand them out to guests. As the comic says, he wore one every day of his life after being given one by Dr. L.L. Lamborn, McKinley’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The full quote from Lili’uokalani from 1917 is wonderful: “I could not turn back the time for the political change, but there is still time to save our heritage. You must remember never to cease to act because you fear[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
