Season 2, Episode 40-Ronald Reagan and Rancho del Cielo

Back in the Golden State, the adopted home of Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States! We will explore his major homes in Bel Air and outside Santa Barbara, as well as his political career; his election and Presidency; his wives, Jane and Nancy, and family; and more! Be sure to check out RonaldContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 40-Ronald Reagan and Rancho del Cielo”

Season 2, Episode 39-Jimmy Carter and the Carter Home

Deep in the heart of Georgia, our only return trip of the season, to Jimmy Carter’s birthplace and lifelong home, Plains, Georgia. Learn about Jimmy Carter, 39th President; his political rise and career; his election and Presidency; his wife, Rosalynn, and children; and his home! Be sure to check out Jimmy Carter’s “Visiting the Presidents”Continue reading “Season 2, Episode 39-Jimmy Carter and the Carter Home”

Season 2, Episode 38-Gerald Ford and Alexandria

Our only man to serve as vice president and President without being elected to either, Gerald Ford, had homes across the United States, including Virginia, Michigan, Colorado, and California! Learn about his odd transition from House minority leader to the White House; his brief administration; his wife, Betty, and children; as well as his homes!Continue reading “Season 2, Episode 38-Gerald Ford and Alexandria”

Season 2, Episode 37-Richard Nixon and La Casa Pacifica

West Coast, Best Coast? Richard Nixon sought to make the Presidency truly continental by setting up shop in his home state of California! Learn about Richard Nixon’s political rise; his election and Presidency; his wife, Pat, and daughters; and his homes in California, Florida, and New Jersey! Be sure to check out Richard Nixon’s “VisitingContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 37-Richard Nixon and La Casa Pacifica”

Season 2, Episode 36-Lyndon Johnson and the LBJ Ranch

There’s no place like…Texas?! Lyndon Johnson never strayed too far from the Johnson Ranch outside Stonewall, except when serving in Washington. LBJ was born, lived, and is buried on the same piece of property, and his beloved ranch bears his imprint. Learn about Lyndon’s political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird,Continue reading “Season 2, Episode 36-Lyndon Johnson and the LBJ Ranch”

Season 2, Episode 35-John F Kennedy and Hyannis Port

Another world traveler as President, John F Kennedy had homes all over the country: Palm Beach, rural Virginia, and, of course, Hyannisport, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Explore John F Kennedy’s political rise; his election and Presidency; his iconic wife, Jacqueline, and children; as well as his homes! Listen to This Episode! Be sure to checkContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 35-John F Kennedy and Hyannis Port”

Season 2, Episode 34-Dwight Eisenhower and Gettysburg

Listen to This Episode! Dwight Eisenhower moved around throughout his career, living in had 28 different homes in his life, before finally settling in a home for he and his wife, Mamie. We will explore his military career and turn to politics; his elections and Presidency; his wife and son; and his homes! Be sureContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 34-Dwight Eisenhower and Gettysburg”

Season 2, Episode 33-Harry S Truman and Independence

Listen to This Episode! The Show-Me State gave us a blunt talking, bespectacled President, who may have left Independence, but the town never left him! Learn about Harry’s political rise; his election as Vice President and ascendance to the Presidency; his administration and legacy; his wife, Bess, and daughter; and his home! Be sure toContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 33-Harry S Truman and Independence”

Season 2, Episode 32-Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs

Listen to This Episode! Our longest serving President had two iconic homes: his birthplace and lifelong residence, Springwood, in Hyde Park, New York, and his refuge throughout the Presidency, in Warm Spring, Georgia. Learn about Roosevelt’s political re-emergence; his election and tumultuous Presidency; his wife, Eleanor, and children; and his homes! Be sure to checkContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 32-Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs”

Season 2, Episode 31-Herbert Hoover and Palo Alto

Listen to This Episode! If ever there was a man of the world elected President, it is Herbert Hoover: Learn about his public service and late turn to politics; his election and Presidency; his wife, Lou, and sons; and his homes in Palo Alto, England, and Manhattan! Be sure to check out Herbert Hoover’s “VisitingContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 31-Herbert Hoover and Palo Alto”