Listen to This Episode! The game-changing President had a game-changing post-Presidency! Few men lived harder, and had a more action-filled life. Learn about the 26th President in his time after the White House, his run again at the office, his health concerns, death, and commemorations! Be sure to listen to Theodore Roosevelt’s “Visiting the Presidents”Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 26-Theodore Roosevelt’s Tomb”
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Season 3, Episode 23-Benjamin Harrison’s Tomb
Listen to This Episode! The Hoosier President, Benjamin Harrison, felt burdened by the responsibilities of his family’s legacy, but carved out a livelihood in the burgeoning town of Indianapolis. Learn about Harrison’s family life, his time after leaving the Presidency, his illness, death, and legacy! Be sure to listen to Benjamin Harrison’s “Visiting the Presidents”Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 23-Benjamin Harrison’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 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”
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