Season 2, Episode 28: Woodrow Wilson and Washington, DC
Sticking around Washington, D.C., and just down the road from William Howard Taft’s home in Kalorama for Woodrow Wilson’s Home. Learn about the 28th President of the United States, his reluctant turn to politics, and election; his Presidency; his wives, Ellen and Edith, and daughters; and his homes!
Be sure to listen to Woodrow Wilson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,“Woodrow Wilson and Staunton“on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Woodrow Wilson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Woodrow Wilson’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
Woodrow Wilson HouseWoodrow Wilson HouseOther angle Entrance into the lower levelIn the full basement Wine cellar Heading up to the amazing upper levelMy favorite part of the house Drawing Room, amazingly appointed Tapestry presented by nation of France. Furnishings of the Drawing Room Dining RoomSpare but beautiful Edith’s portrait in the Dining RoomTerraced garden off second floor Gardens, looking towards the home and balcony Wilson neighborhood from the gardenLoved this setting Looking out on the gardensLibrary with Wilson’s portrait Wilson’s Library needed enlargened for his books Woodrow Wilson’s books Ellen Wilson and their three daughters in White House Stairs leading to upper level. Woodrow’s bedroom Woodrow’s bedroom Edith’s bedroom Edith’s bedroom Upper level closets View from up top In the attic store roomWilson items Wilson bust Wilson pantry IceboxFront office, with gramophone given by Douglas Fairbanks. My best Woodrow impression Woodrow Wilson House The Drawing Room from the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Photograph of Woodrow Wilson House from Todd A Smith. Floor plans for the Woodrow Wilson House from the Library of Congress. The Woodrow Wilson House: Moving in, one of the last photos, and his funeral leaving.
The Summer White House in Cornish, New Hampshire.
The Summer White House, Shadow Lawn, outside Long Branch, New Jersey.
"I want to go. I'm ready to go. God, take me." The last words of Dwight Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States and hero of World War II. Learn about the end of his term, his post-Presidency, health struggles, death, and burial, as well as the gravesite! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/03/24/season-3-episode-34-dwight-eisenhowers-tomb/Season 1's Dwight Eisenhower Episode: "Dwight Eisenhower and Denison" on his birthplace!Season 2's Dwight Eisenhower Episode: "Dwight Eisenhower and Gettysburg" on his homes!Support the showAlso, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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