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Grover Cleveland's unusual vacations
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President Grover Cleveland's unusual vacations, including his honeymoon and surgery at sea.
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George H.W. Bush's "perpetual motion" vacations
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President George H.W. Bush's "perpetual motion" vacations.
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Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite form of vacation relaxation
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite form of relaxation while on vacation.
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Sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents.
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The submarine rides of Harry S. Truman and Theodore Roosevelt
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about the submarine rides of Presidents Harry S. Truman and Theodore Roosevelt.
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William Kloss Lecture
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The First Ladies
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Days of Destruction: The President's House
After torching the Capitol about 100 British soldiers and sailors headed west down Pennsylvania Avenue with four officers, including Major General Robert Ross and Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn in ceremonial bicorne hats, riding behind them. At the deserted White House, the hot and exhausted invaders found the table set for 40-50 dinner guests and they took to the food and