He came from humble beginnings. He was born in a log cabin and had virtually no education. Through hard work, he rose to become a successful businessman. He fell in love and was married for almost 50 years. His life was the epitome of the American dream. He found his calling in politics. He… Continue reading Ep. 2: Smile of the Demagogue (Andrew Johnson)
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Ep. 1: The First American Action Hero (George Washington)
We all know that George Washington was our first president, that he “could not tell a lie,” and that he supposedly had wooden teeth (he didn’t). However, to us, he seems to be a distant figure; more monument than man. He is as familiar as the one dollar bill, but even there he looks old… Continue reading Ep. 1: The First American Action Hero (George Washington)