Category Archives: Presidential Politics

Myth of NINA and St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.

Posted on March 16, 2013 by lindenme

This afternoon, March 16, 2013, I was lucky enough to enjoy the spontaneous visit of the 2nd Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums at Bridget Foy’s in Philadelphia. About the same time, two million people watched or participated in today’s … Continue reading →

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Today’s Best History Blooper: Ben Franklin was the Greatest U.S. President

Posted on February 22, 2013 by lindenme

Another sad history howler in online media. Today, THRILLIST, a national media/entertainment blog, sent the following statement in an email to subscribers: “Many Philadelphians would argue local hero Ben Franklin is the greatest president of all time, because his face … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bill Cody in the News

Posted on February 17, 2013 by lindenme

Kit and Barry Cody were killed in a plane crash in Central Florida on February 16, 2013. The Missoulian identified the victims as the great-grandsons of William Cody, the founder and star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. For better or worse, the sad story … Continue reading →

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Presidents and Bathtubs

Posted on February 9, 2013 by lindenme

Hacker Guccifer is getting lots of attention for posting George W. Bush’s bathtub self-portrait. There is a history behind presidents and bathtubs. William Howard Taft had a special large tub moved into the White House to fit his oversized girth. … Continue reading →

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