Heading back to the Empire State and the stately home of Theodore Roosevelt, the iconic 26th President. Learn about Theodore's political career; his Vice Presidency and game-changing Presidency; his wives, Alice and Edith, and children; as well as his sprawling estate, Sagamore Hill, on Long Island!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/09/05/season-2-episode-26-theodore-roosevelt-and-sagamore-hill/

Season 1's Theodore Roosevelt Episode: "Theodore Roosevelt and Manhattan" on his birthplace! 

Season 3's Theodore Roosevelt Episode: "Theodore Roosevelt's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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A Visiting the Presidents BONUS! Andrew and I met because of "Visiting the Presidents" and we have developed a great friendship, sharing a love for Presidents and travel. Hear Andrew's perspective on these presidential travels, his favorite sites, and his ideas about the importance of travel!

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Heading back to the Buckeye State and Canton, Ohio, and the homes of William McKinley, 25th President of the United States! Find out what happened to the famous front-porch campaign house, as well as how his other home is now commemorated, as well as his political career, election and Presidency, his wife, Ida, and family, and more!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/08/22/season-2-episode-25/

Season 1's William McKinley Episode: "William McKinley and Niles" on his birthplace!

Season 3's William McKinley Episode: "William McKinley's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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How many of us just want a second chance? Grover Cleveland did, winning the popular vote for the third straight time (only Andrew Jackson and Franklin Roosevelt can claim that!) and becoming our only president to serve non-consecutive terms!
We won’t do his home at Westland over…Check out Episode 22, "Grover Cleveland and Princeton," for that info! 
Instead, Episode 24 is a Question and Answer with questions submitted by listeners of the “Visiting the Presidents” podcast!

Among the Questions Answered: 

Who is the best "Never-Ran"? 

What do I look for on a Re-Visit at a Presidential site? 

Which Presidents made the most money after the Presidency? 

Which Presidents could have used a Grover Cleveland-esque cooling off period between terms? 

What were some of the Presidents' favorite books? 

Who was among our most stylish Presidents? What effect did that have? 

How did the First Lady's role change over time? 

Which Presidential site makes the best wedding venue? 

Which Presidential home would I most have wanted to grow up in?

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Episode Page: "Season 2 NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode"

Season 1's "NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer" Episode!

Season 3's "NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer" Episode!

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Hoosier 23rd President? Benjamin Harrison! Let's explore Benjamin's beautiful home in Indianapolis, as well as his political career; election and Presidency; and his wives, Caroline and Mary, and children!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/08/09/season-2-episode-23-benjamin-harrison-and-indianapolis/

Season 1's Benjamin Harrison Episode: “Benjamin Harrison and North Bend” on his birthplace! 

Season 3's Benjamin Harrison Episode: "Benjamin Harrison's Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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Grover the Good? Or Grover the Non-Consecutive? Whichever you pick, Grover Cleveland has quite the life story, and we'll explore his political rise; his contentious elections and two Presidencies; his wife, Frances, and children; and his homes!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/08/01/season-2-episode-22-grover-cleveland-and-princeton/

Season 1's Grover Cleveland Episode: "Grover Cleveland and Caldwell" for his birthplace!

Season 3's Grover Cleveland Episode: "Grover Cleveland's Tomb" for his gravesite!

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Forgotten President in the Big City, Chester Alan Arthur's home is still standing, but under very different management! Learn about Arthur's reluctant turn to politics; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Ellen, and children; and what happened to his home!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/25/season-2-episode-21-chester-arthur-and-new-york-city/

Season 1's Chester Alan Arthur Episode: "Chester Alan Arthur and Fairfield" on his birthplace! 

Season 3's Chester Alan Arthur Episode: "Chester Alan Arthur's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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A Visiting the Presidents BONUS! Kurt and I became friends through our various social media profiles dedicated to Presidential sites. Hear Kurt's perspective on these presidential travels, why he enjoys "hunting graves," and his favorite Presidential graves and homes!

Check out Kurt's website KurtsHistoricSites.com and find him on Instagram at @kdgravehunter!

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Lawnfield is not the most creative name, but it is a very attractive and historic mansion, containing the history of one of our most brilliant men to become President, James Garfield! Learn about James' political rise; his election and brief presidency; his wife, Lucretia, and children; as well as his beautiful home!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/12/season-2-episode-20-james-garfield-and-lawnfield/

Season 1's James Garfield Episode: "James Garfield and Moreland Hills" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James Garfield Episode: "James Garfield's Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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Rutherford Hayes' fraudulent status did not extend to his amazing home, Spiegel Grove, in Fremont, Ohio! Listen as we explore Hayes' political rise; his approach to his single term as 19th President; his wife, Lucy, and family; as well as his incredible home!
 
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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/05/season-2-episode-19-rutherford-hayes-and-spiegel-grove/

Season 1's Rutherford Hayes Episode: "Rutherford Hayes and Delaware (OH)" on his birthplace! 

Season 3's Rutherford Hayes Episode: "Rutherford Hayes' Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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