American History

» pink101 - What President would you most like...?

In response to What President would you most like...? posted by BrianTubbs:

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heh heh heh
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Yah, sure.
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Let me guess. You'd most likely choose George Washington.
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He might not want to dine with you.
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Ever think of that?
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» Brian Tubbs - GW

In response to What President would you most like...? posted by pink101:

Well, I might actually choose Lincoln. He'd be a better conversationalist. People tended to get so nervous around and enamored with Washington - and he himself could be rather standoffish - that social occasions with GW were awkward. That is, except for dancing with the ladies. He never lost his interest in or talent in that.

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» pink101 - GW

In response to GW posted by BrianTubbs:

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I hear he slept around.
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Have you heard that?
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» Brian Tubbs - GW's Travels

In response to GW posted by pink101:

Ha, very funny. Yes he did sleep in a lot of different places, but (as far as we know) by himself or with Martha.

Seriously...most people don't know WHY there are so many "George Washington Slept Here" locations. The main reason is that he was always on-the-go as a young man. He was a surveyor and soldier during his teenage and young adult years. He didn't really 'settle down' until marriage.

Historians surmise that his strained relationship with his mother had a LOT to do with that.

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» pink101 - GW's Travels

In response to GW's Travels posted by BrianTubbs:

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My son just sent me a copy of Ray Raphael's book, http://www.amazon.com/Founding-Myths-Sto...
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Are you familiar with it?
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» Brian Tubbs - Raphael

In response to GW's Travels posted by pink101:

Yes, I'm familiar with it. Have skimmed some of it. Don't agree with a couple of his "myths." (Such as his attempted refutation, I believe, of George Washington's prayer at Valley Forge). But I'm sure he makes some great points otherwise. Will probably read it at some point.

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» pink101 - Raphael

In response to Raphael posted by BrianTubbs:

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I have so many books I'm trying to crack; but, I'll put this one on top if, for no other reason, that to get passed it. But, it's thick.
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» Brian Tubbs - Richard Shenkman

In response to Raphael posted by pink101:

Another author up your alley would be Richard Shenkman.

I read his Legends, Lies, and Cherished Myths of American History over 10 years ago, though I still own it (in some box somewhere, methinks). Once again, I don't agree with ALL his "myths." Like Raphael, he is given to spin. Some people 'spin' positive. Others are more cynical/negative. Shenkman is the latter, since he's trying to explode some of the more pollyanna myths. STILL....

Shenkman DOES make some great points (as does Raphael). You would like him, I'm certain of it.

Another Shenkman book that I couldn't put down is Presidential Ambition. AWESOME book! Absolutely incredible. Looks at the Presidents strictly from the perspective of their driving ambition. A VERY interesting book. You'd like that one too.

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» marisandoz - Dinner with the Prez

I would like to have dinner with Andrew Johnson. He was forced in to the presidency without any warning. I would love to know what he thought of Lincoln's assassination and reconstruction. A lot has been written about him, but I would like to hear his views directly from him.

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» pink101 - Teddy Roosevelt

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I've been giving Teddy Roosevelt some thought lately.
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My grand father held him in high esteem--probably voted for him.
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I heard a recording of TR recently. I'm going to try to get a copy of it. I liked what he had to say.
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He sure had some Socialistic tendencies mixed in with his 100% Americanism.
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"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty!'" - Theodore Roosevelt
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