Something unprecedented happened in presidential history on today’s date.  It was on this date in 1940, that President FDR was nominated for a third term in office.  I was first introduced to the FDR of history in the beloved children’s film of the 1980’s–Annie!.  Yes, I wanted to be Little Orphan Annie for a while, and I thought that FDR […]

President Ronald Reagan is the first president I can actually recall running for office.  I was in first grade, and I remember our class taking a vote, and Reagan didn’t win.  I also remember the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.  But today’s feature is about probably one of the most charming First Ladies we have had in recent years–Nancy […]

Again, I ask for this not to be a time for political rants.  On this date in 1924, the 41st president of the U.S.–George H. W. Bush–was born.  I had no idea that my daughter and I almost shared a birthday with him!  (Our birthdays are tomorrow).  No matter what you may think about him as a president, no one […]

It seems like even after all these years, JFK and Marilyn Monroe spark the nation’s interest.  And this is one of those features that is quite memorable.  On this date in 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang her favorite Happy Birthday Mister President at Madison Square Garden in honor of President Kennedy’s 45th birthday.   It was ten days before the actual day, […]