Season 2, Episode 23: Benjamin Harrison and Indianapolis
Heading to the Hoosier State for Benjamin Harrison’s home in Indianapolis! Learn about the 23rd President and his political career; his election and approach to the Presidency; his dynamic wife, Caroline, and family; as well as his home!
Benjamin Harrison’s home Marker for First Lady Caroline HarrisonThe Harrison home all festooned Benjamin Harrison Home Front Porch Formal Parlor, with Harrison portrait Staircase and parlor Benjamin Harrison Less formal Parlor Grandfather William Henry Parlors President Benjamin Harrison Love the cane with Presidents etched in Benjamin Harrison V and William Henry in the Library Benjamin Harrison’s desk and effects Benjamin’s bookcase Just love his Library KitchenDining Room with official china China collection Harrison family crib Benjamin Harrison Portrait Caroline Harrison Portrait Benjamin Harrison’s bed, and where he died. Birthplace in North Bend Attic, pre-renovation.
From My November 2015 Visit!
Benjamin Harrison Home Heading in Front Parlor Wall in Library Benjamin’s own booksThe Cane! Benjamin and his secretary Dining Room China Harrison cribs Bedroom quilt Washington to Harrison, Centennial President
From My May 2017 Visit!
Harrison Home Benjamin Harrison Home In the parlor Harrison Parlor Harrison Desk Different quilt on the Harrison bed Benjamin Harrison Home Caroline Harrison’s ambitious effort to expand the Executive Mansion
Rolling the ball in front of a porch-less Benjamin Harrison home.
Postcards of the Harrison Home Floor Plan of the Harrison home, from the Library of Congress. Caroline Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, and Mary Harrison.
Heading to the Lone Star State and the bigger-than-life Lyndon Johnson and LBJ Ranch! Learn about our 36th President and his political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; and his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/01/23/season-2-episode-36-lyndon-johnson-and-the-johnson-ranch/Season 1's Lyndon Johnson Episode: "Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall"Support the show
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