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Written by marvin The American Presidency is the most honored and revered political office in the world. Great Generals, Attorneys and even Actors have had the honor of being referred as the Chief Executive of the United States of America. The following list contains the best United States Presidents of all time. My determination and analysis was objective as I thoroughly reviewed each President’s historical influence and actions while in office. 1. Abraham Lincoln “I am a firm believer in... Read Full Story

Although academics routinely credit President Franklin Delano Roosevelt with ending the Great Depression, winning World War II and saving western civilization, the actual historical record does not augur in favor of any of these assertions. Author and scholar Amity Shlaes demolishes the first of these tenets in her seminal book. Although he saw and addressed the evil that Hitler presented, Roosevelt's failure to comprehend the evils of communism laid the groundwork for the Cold War and the... Read Full Story

"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt, former President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt books// Money. Money. Money. Money. (Pause - sound effect). Money! Money isn't everything, but it sure is nice to have. I agree with Roosevelt's theory that a greater happiness does come from achievement and creating something new, but it sure would be nice to make money while... Read Full Story

For those of you who may remember me writing about Dead Celebrities Lady, some months back, well, she called again today. She is the woman who calls the library occasionally to get information on when famous people have died. I imagine her sitting at home checking the names of dead people off a list, maybe crotchetting their names onto doilies, or possibily just thinking up ways to bring these dead celebrities up in conversation. "Did you hear that it is going to rain today?" "No, but did... Read Full Story

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - I've driven past the Vanderbilt Mansion numerous times, but I've only turned through the gates twice. The first time was after a visit to Va lkill, Eleanor Roosevelt's nearby home. My mother was rather tired so we wound... Read Full Story