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What I Learned About The “Virginia Dynasty” This Week

This latest trip on my presidential gravesite quest was odd... because it wasn't odd at all.
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No Training, Just Spring

I'm heading back out on the road!
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The best presidential attractions that will get no votes in the “best presidential attractions” contest

The travel section of USA Today is running a poll on the best presidential attractions, and because I'm on the email lists of pretty much all of them, I'm being inundated with vote requests.
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Temptations sing in Millard Fillmore’s cemetery

Rick James sang “Where do all the freaks and fancy people go, I don't know.” Well, I know. They go to Forest Lawn Cemetery. Temptations sing.
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Greeneville, I miss you already

I'll tell you more about the Greeneville trip soon, but I have to start getting ready for the next trip - Buffalo is just a few days away!
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Dead Presidents Are Essential Personnel – Even In A Government Shutdown

Would a presidential wreath laying ceremony have taken place during a government shutdown?
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November to Remember

Four trips in November. I'm pretty sure this is as close to the jet set as I'm going to get.
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Samuel J. Tilden Still Trusts You, America: Tilden Tomb, New Lebanon, New York

New York Governor Samuel Tilden did not serve as president, but depending on who you talk to, he did win the job.
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Ok, Which One Of You Took Chester Arthur’s Glasses?

The statue's right arm is up toward his chest, as if he'd been holding something in his hand. He had - until someone stole his glasses.
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Pick up some Turkish Delight at Chester Arthur’s Manhattan Bachelor Pad

Kalustyan's describes itself as a "landmark for fine specialty foods," and that's true, because its building was once home to Chester Arthur.
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The James A. Garfield Assassination Spot Is Right About Here

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Three presidential assassination spots are clearly marked. The fourth isn't marked at all - but I may have found it.

James Buchanan Memorial

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"Buchanan was a great president too," said absolutely no one - so why does he have a memorial?

Dwight Eisenhower’s Tomb

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The Eisenhower Library campus includes a church-shaped building called the Place of Meditation. The name of the building isn't figurative: there's an actual chapel inside the Eisenhower tomb.

Gerald Ford’s Tomb

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As a president who was known for his openness and candor, it should be no surprise that Gerald Ford's gravesite is out front next to the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids.

John Adams’ Tomb

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It doesn't smell in this basement crypt, but even if it did, there are two presidents and two first ladies in there. A room like that could smell if it wanted to.
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