LBJ’s Long Hair
The Atlantic’s Kevin Townsend has a lovely little article about how retired President Lyndon Johnson grew his hair out in Texas in the last year of his life. It starts …..
Posts tagged: US Presidents
The “Malaise” Speech: When Jimmy Carter Humbly Told the Truth to Americans
Remember when the US had a president who thought deeply about America’s problems and then told Americans they were responsible? That was Jimmy Carter, and Americans were not impressed by the sermonizing in 1979.
Just a Nice Photo: Barack Obama in Cuba
President Barack Obama is in Cuba for a goodwill visit. This was shot on Sunday night, March 20, as he had dinner with his (unseen) wife Michelle Obama and daughters …..
Just a Nice Photo: The Obamas in the White House
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle share a moment in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, as former President George Washington looks on. Just a nice photo, that’s all. …..
Harvard Asks: Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
And yes, they do mean men.
The Secret Recordings of John F. Kennedy
With the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis going on, the publication of secret recordings made by President Kennedy get new attention.
Happy Flag Day, (Parts of North) America!
Join two of the most living of our former presidents in saying happy birthday, to Old Glory. June 14th is Flag Day.
Some Drawings of Some Presidents
I found some drawings of U.S. presidents in the neighborhood. How about a little presidential trivia to go along with them?
Teddy Roosevelt Died on January 6th in 1919
It was a surprise to everyone when Teddy Roosevelt died on this day in 1919. He was only 60 years old, but he’d had a bad year.
Cain Train: Pain Reigns
Presidential candidate Herman Cain says he will “suspend” his campaign. He says all the rumors about adultery cause too much pain for his wife and family, and he also says a bunch of other stuff.
November is Native American Heritage Month
President Barack Obama proclaimed this the month to honor “American Indians and Native Alaskans” for their contributions to the U.S., just like he did last year and the year before that.