How many of us just want a second chance? Grover Cleveland did, winning the popular vote for the third straight time (only Andrew Jackson and Franklin Roosevelt can claim that!) and becoming our only president to serve non-consecutive terms!We won’t do his home at Westland over…Check out Episode 22, "Grover Cleveland and Princeton," for that info! Instead, Episode 24 is a Question and Answer with questions submitted by listeners of the “Visiting the Presidents” podcast!Among the Questions Answered: Who is the best "Never-Ran"? What do I look for on a Re-Visit at a Presidential site? Which Presidents made the most money after the Presidency? Which Presidents could have used a Grover Cleveland-esque cooling off period between terms? What were some of the Presidents' favorite books? Who was among our most stylish Presidents? What effect did that have? How did the First Lady's role change over time? Which Presidential site makes the best wedding venue? Which Presidential home would I most have wanted to grow up in? Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: "Season 2 NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Season 1's "NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Support the show
One of the briefest presidencies, but with one of the most brilliant occupants of the office, learn about James Garfield, the 20th President. We’ll explore his political rise, his presidency, his wife, Lucretia, and family, and his home in Mentor, called Lawnfield!
James Garfield’s Lawnfield Lawnfield Drawing RoomGarfield’s Mother’s room Front stair Reception HallJames looking out Stair and additionDining Room Love the Library Cool bookcases Garfield’s desk from Congress and personal items Library Garfield bust In the vault, including Queen Victoria’s flowers Garfield’s Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Garfield’s Home You can see the additions here
From My August 2016 Visit!
James Garfield’s Lawnfield Drawing Room James Garfield James all over his mother’s room Dining Room Garfield China James at the top of the stairs Memorial Library Just love the collection Garfield’s deskAnother angle in the Library In the vault Garfield’s bedroom Between two roses With Matt Hochstetler in front of Lawnfield
James Garfield’s Lawnfield
Postcard of Lawnfield with added porchHistoric Images of Lawnfield from the National Park Service.
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