by Mike Purdy | Dec 21, 2012 | Books, Speeches
In a new book published on October 16, 2012 by Lyons Press, author C. Edwin Vilada has assembled 20 of the most memorable Presidential speeches. Book title: The book is titled: “The President’s Speech: The Stories Behind the Most... by Mike Purdy | Dec 19, 2012 | Books, Post Presidencies
What happens for former Presidents?The subject has been addressed in a number of books, including one just published in November 2012. Here’s a quick list of some of the books:The Post-Presidency from Washington to Clinton, by Burton I. Kaufman... by Mike Purdy | Dec 17, 2012 | Constitution, John Tyler, Martin Van Buren, Terms of Office, William Henry Harrison
In 1841, the nation quickly saw three men hold the office of president within a span of just 32 days.Martin Van Buren’s term of office ended on March 4, 1841.William Henry Harrison was sworn in as president on March 4, 1841 at the expiration of Van Buren’s... by Mike Purdy | Dec 15, 2012 | Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt, George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Speeches
Tragedies in our nation’s history have historically tugged at the President of the United States to not only lead the government, but to act as Comforter-in-Chief to the grieving nation. This has become particularly a role for the President with the advent... by Mike Purdy | Dec 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
George WashingtonGeorge Washington died on December 14, 1799 at the age of 67 at his beloved Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.The day before he died, he wrote the following in his diary – the last words he would write before passing away close to midnight on the...
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