A Statue Of Da Crusher: South Milwaukee, WI
The city of South Milwaukee is now home to a statue of a professional wrestler, which is pretty awesome. And fitting.
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Cuba City, WI – The City of Presidents
In southwest Wisconsin, near the Mississippi River, is “The City of Presidents.”
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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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See Presidential Wedding Cake! Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Caldwell, New Jersey
Among other Grover-mabilia, visitors can see an actual piece of Cleveland’s wedding cake. Wow.
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William Taft’s House Was The Syrian Embassy
President Taft deserves a fresh look in 2013 – just not for his connection to the Syrian civil war.
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Curds and Few Words: Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Notch, Vermont
An edible monument to the values that made the man who he was? I can get behind that.
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Truman Lives: Blair House
Today it’s the president’s official guest house. In 1950 it was the site of an assassination attempt.
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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.
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