Listen to This Episode! Head to Louisville, Kentucky, and the boyhood home of Zachary Taylor, where today he lies buried in a cemetery bearing his name. Learn about Zachary Taylor’s violent illness, death, burial, and more! Make sure to listen to Zachary Taylor’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Zachary Taylor and Montebello” onContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 12-Zachary Taylor’s Tomb”
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Season 3, Episode 11-James K Polk’s Tomb
Head to the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol, under a canopy, where James Polk rests, after two previous moves! Learn about James Polk’s tragically short post-Presidency, his death, burial, and more! Tennessee State Capitol official site. James Polk’s Tomb from Atlas Obscura. “Finding a Place for President Polk’s Body to Truly Rest” from NPR.Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 11-James K Polk’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 10-John Tyler’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! Back to Hollywood in Richmond, one of two cemeteries with two Presidents, and the gravesite of John Tyler, 10th President of the United States (he’s also the only one who technically died in a different country). Learn about his turbulent post-Presidency, death, and burial, along with commemorations! Be sure to listenContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 10-John Tyler’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 9-William Henry Harrison’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “I wish you to understand the true principles of government; I wish them carried out, I ask nothing more.“ William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States, was our first to die while in office, and his death launched a succession controversy. Learn about William Henry Harrison’s sudden death andContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 9-William Henry Harrison’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “There is but one reliance and that is upon Christ, the free mediator of us all.” Martin Van Buren died surrounded by his sons, and the first and only President to see eight successors to his office. Learn about Martin Van Buren’s long post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations! MakeContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “I hope to meet you all in heaven…” Andrew Jackson’s last words were sharing his faith, a surprise likely to the many people who crossed the 7th President. Learn about Andrew Jackson’s post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations! Make sure to listen to Andrew Jackson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode fromContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams’ Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “This is the last of Earth. I am composed.”-John Quincy Adams’ last words, and the end of an incredible life. Never fully divorced from his father’s legacy, but no less accomplished, particularly in his post-Presidency, John Quincy rests beside his parents today. Learn about John Quincy Adams’ post-Presidency, his death, hisContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams’ Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 5-James Monroe’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! Where has James Monroe been?! Our fourth President to die and the first to be buried in another state, as well as our first exhumed and relocated President! Learn about James’ brief post-Presidency, his death, his reburial, and his distinctive gravesite! Make sure to listen to James Monroe’s “Visiting the Presidents”Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 5-James Monroe’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 4-James Madison’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “Take care of me when I’m gone,” Thomas Jefferson told James Madison–Madison was the secret-keeper, and historian of the Founding. Learn about Madison’s active post-Presidency, his death, burial, and legacy! Make sure to listen to James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “James Madison and Port Conway” on hisContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 4-James Madison’s Tomb”
Season 3, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! “Jefferson survives”! Not true at the time, John Adams, and not true today. Visit one of the most notable Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, with a classic burial site on his iconic estate. Travel back to Monticello and Thomas Jefferson’s post-Presidency, death, burial site, and legacy! Make sure to listen to Thomas Jefferson’sContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson’s Tomb”
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