Dead Presidents

Possibly the Three Weirdest Things You’ll Ever Read About William Howard Taft

At Madame Tussaud's DC, you can stand on a scale next to William Taft. And I don't mean scales of justice, either.

Recommended reads from my research team

Friends now send me articles related to the presidents, knowing that these will be right up my alley. In the interests of openness and sharing, I present them now to you.

My plan for Season One of the Presidents Who Lie (In State) TV show

As I explained yesterday, my new plan for this project is to do it as a video series. Here's how that's going to work:

Presidents Who Lie In State… In HD!

On this Presidents Day I bring you exciting news: I am turning my travel project into a video series!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mr. Gorbachev

is Reagan asking Gorbachev to be his valentine?

Oh, James: Garfield Monument, Washington DC

Here's a theory for you: of all the American presidents, the one most like British superspy James Bond is the 20th president, James Garfield.

The One, True Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home (Out Of Many), Dixon, Illinois

Of all the sites that celebrate the Gipper's Illinois years, Dixon deserves bragging rights, for having the one, true Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. Out of a bunch.

Talking Tariffs Outside KFC: McKinley Park, Chicago

McKinley's statue is across the street from a KFC. But if you think it's weird seeing the President and the Colonel together, well, think again.

New York!

Exciting news: I am getting back out on the road this spring!

Lincoln’s Heart Will Go On: Union Square Park, Springfield

The statue shows Lincoln as he heads to Washington to begin his presidency, though at first glance you might think he's belting out his favorite Celine Dion number,
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The James A. Garfield Assassination Spot Is Right About Here

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

James Buchanan Memorial

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

Dwight Eisenhower’s Tomb

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

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

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.