Bill Clinton and his destructive existence.

The Democrats, with the help of the press destroy the country's morality for decades.


In the history of the United States there has been only one elected president that has been impeached.  That man's name is William Jefferson Clinton.  The other was a president that was not elected. His name was Andrew Johnson who was elected  in 1864 as vice president under Abraham Lincoln. Naturally Johnson was inaugurated in 1865. after Lincoln was assassinated, by John Wilkes Booth.  Johnson was a Democrat who served under a Republican President.  Both were impeached by the House of Representatives and went on to be tried by the Senate. Both men failed to be convicted.

Johnson, a self educated tailor by trade who never attended school was a governor and the only southern Senator that stuck with the Union after succession. His lenient policies towards the south were frowned upon by the Republicans in Congress. Especially Secretary of War Stanton. Constant battles with the Republicans who wanted to punish the south put him in disfavor with the Congress.  Johnson's lenient reconstruction policies of almost total amnesty for the southern states and their rapid integration back into the U.S fold. Was opposed by radical Republican elements in the north.  This came to a head when the Senate passed an act that would prevent the removal of cabinet secretaries. That had been previously approved by the Senate.  Requiring the approval of that body to do so. This was called the Tenure of Office Act. 

William Jefferson Clinton was also impeached and tried by the Senate. Elected in 1992. He was impeached in1998.  But was not convicted when put on trial by the Senate. One of the most immoral and character deficient Presidents of our history. He lied to a federal judge that stemmed from a case involving Paula Jones.  His affair with an intern named Monica Lewinski that took place in the oval office and his numerous incidents of sexual inappropriateness with other vulnerable women. Caused him to lie to the American people on national T.V.  His power enabled him to intimidate women into silence as to his pureint behavior.  But the media stood by him in their bias reporting and support of the liberal democrats.

A special prosecutor was named to investigate the matter and found that his coverup and lies went beyond what the media wanted to label as "just sex". A judge ruled that he had obstructed justice and prevented a citizen from getting due process.  A citizen civil right, the president had a duty to protect. Many consider him the dirt bag of the century and bounder. In recent years he has become the icon of the Democratic party.  Supported by a misguided and ignorant following. He changed the attitude of young people as it related to morality. Giving a signal that it was ok to cheat on your wife and make a filthy whore of a close supporters daughter, Ms Lewinski.  A disgusting example of the worst kind of man to lead any country.  Not with standing President Obama.

Baroness Margaret Thatcher 1925 - 2013

The Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher.  1925 to 2013


If ever there was a woman that truly fit the title of Iron Lady, It was without question Margaret Thatcher. The first woman to serve as such in Great Britain's history. A daughter of a common grocer. She rose to a position that only men held in a country whose history goes back for many centuries.  The tag of Iron Lady was first applied to her by a Soviet journalist. It was meant to be as pejorative. It stuck and rather than refute the characterization, she enhanced it and codified it in the positive. Instead turning it into a symbol of her strength and refusal to do what she knew was not in the best interests of  Great Britain. For that matter the free world.  She went up against the leftest labor party that had pushed the country to destruction. Much as Democrat Jimmy Carter had done in The U.S.  Entering the office as Prime Minister the unemployment rate for the country was above 13 %. Liberal socialist thought that making the rich poorer would make the poor richer. Of course as history has shown that had never been the case and still is not till today.  History has proven that socialism fails every time it is tried.  So it had in Great Britain. When she left at the end of her tenure of  9 years, the longest of any prime minister.  The economic health blossomed and the unemployment rate was at 4.5 %.  The people of the country were told that " pennies do not fall from heaven, they have to be earned here on earth".

 Reagan was the second most important person in her life.
A ideological "soul mate" of President Ronald Reagan. She shared his enthusiasm and his free market ideals.
Her ability to take on difficulties and her plain talk that confronted the ideas of Labor and Social Democrats.  Who maintained policies that kept the poor, poor. Pitting one class against another in order to maintain their power. Her friendship with President Bush one was also close and he asked for her advice with confidence. She was instrumental in ending the Cold War by recognizing the ability to be able to " do business " with  Gorbachev of the Soviet Union.

Leadership in War and Peace
Her leadership in war as pertains to the invasion of the Faulklands Islands by Argentina.  Again the liberals and defeatists of the left doubted her. She once again proved them wrong. She stood up to the miners powerful union who threatened the economy of the country in the name of socialism.  Returned formally nationalized  industries back to the private sector.  Where they emerged and over came the failure of govt. to operate those industries and replacing the idea of incentive by reward. She was against the idea of waiting around for the government to enable you to exist and thrive. She believed in personal responsibility.

 She proved that the socialist were wrong. They hate her for it
Great Britain, along with the other countries with Social Democrat leadership were sinking in the mire of their own incompetence and guaranteed pay, pensions and a debased societal values. She stemmed the tide of their destructive actions and style of governing.  A great lady who changed history for the better and certainly was a success.  Proof of that is how the left hates her, even today.  True to the viciousness  and self serving left who are more interested in their own power and will do anything and sacrifice anyone in the name of Socialism.  A cruel and oppressive system that rewards only those who aspire to it. Leaving anyone who dares to defy being controlled in everything they say and do vilified and stifled.  Insuring their continued absolute power by buying votes and support by those they claim to care for. In reality hurting them and eating away at their self esteem and dignity.  She coined the phrase, " Socialism is fine until you run out of other peoples' money". . Among other famous quotes.

St. Joseph Patron of The Working Man

La Festa di San Giuseppi

March 19 is the day the swallows return to Capistrano. An island off the coast of California.  The locals take note of that day with a festival to mark their return. It is also marks Saint Joseph's Day. A day held in high esteem by Italians and Americans of Italian decent.  It is a feast day on the calender of the Roman Catholic church.  It is also a feast day in the Anglican and Lutheran church. St. Joseph is the step father of Jesus and the husband of Mary, In some places it is also considered on a par or takes it's place as fathers days in southern romance language countries as Portugal Spain and Italy. It is also considered a patron saint in Canada and Poland.  Many cities in America celebrate the day in grand fashion. New Orleans being one of them.  St Joseph, a carpenter,  is considered to be the patron saint of the working man and those who are unemployed but seeking work. St Joseph was also the protector of Jesus and  his mother the blessed Mary.

The day is celebrated with offerings of food. For it was a famine that led Sicilians to pray in unison for the famine to end with a successful crop. Thus averting starvation for many at that time.  Gift s of fava beans, which represents the means by which the famine was averted. In many places, the return of migrating fish to spawning waters, St. Josephs Day marks the beginning of the return of  those species. Such as stripped bass and salmon. There are other stories and folk lore that are connected to a response to their prayers to St. Joseph. Red is the color of the day and celebrants wear the color red. Much as St. Patricks Day celebrants wear green.

Traditionally a table is set for the day. Either at home or in a public setting or church. St. Joseph's Day falls during lent and therefore the feast is meatless. Some of the traditional dishes are artichokes stuffed with seasoned breadcrumb and cheese.  Anther is a pasta dish that is made with fennel and anchovies or what some call sardi. A small fish similar to sardines.  A very popular dish native to southern Italy. primarily Naples, Calabria and Sicily.  Fava beans are also included in the menu.  Breads also mark the day and fill the table.  There are pastries called sfingi zeppoli that are filled with a custard cream or a ricotta cream. They are delicious. It would be wise to save your appetite to enjoy a cup of espresso and one of these tasty pastries. Although Italian feasts and other feasts go on for ever and there is plenty of time to rest, and digest and start again.

Happy St. Patty's Day

Great To Be Irish

St. Patrick's Day.

On this day everyone is a wee bit Irish.  In New York City it is celebrated almost as a national holiday  As it is in Ireland. There is a St. Patricks Day parade that marches up 5th ave. A full retinue of green wearing folks, Irish or not. Representing all sorts of organizations. From the men and ladies of N.Y.C . finest to high schools that represent the Roman Catholic Church. The mayor comes out and marches out in front along with the Grand Marshall of the parade. There are bag pipes squealing in melodious harmony. Played by kilt dressed marches. It is the end of lent so there is plenty of imbibing of  beer and other alcoholic concoctions. Of course the reviewing stand is maned by those who have enough importance to " get the good seats ". People lined up at the curb enjoy all that is to be enjoyed. It is a fine example of cultures joining with other cultures and fun for all.

New Yorkers and others have been celebrating the day since the early 18th century. Contrary to what people might think. The celebration has only taken hold in this manner in Ireland starting in 1997.  In Canada it has been celebrated since 1824.  In South America's Argentina. The 5th largest concentration of Irish in the world outside Ireland.  The day is well celebrated in ways similar to other places.  The shamrock being one of the symbols of St. Patrick's day represents the holy trinity. It was this that St. Patrick used to teach polytheistic Irish in the 5th century about the holy trinity.

The day is also held as a holy day of obligation in the Roman Catholic Church and recognized as a feast day.
It is recognized by several sects of Christianity including the Eastern Orthodox Church,  Anglican and Lutheran Church as well as the the Church of Ireland.  The wearing of the green reflects back to when during a revolution in the late 1700's the men of the cause wore green uniforms. It is also related to wearing a shamrock on St. Patty's Day.  Ironically  St. Patrick was not Irish at all. He was Romano British and was brought to Ireland as a slave when a young boy.  Then escaping to go on to become a priest and his ministry then was to bring Christendom to the pagan Irish in 432 AD. 

There are many private entities that sponsor the parades. Companies and individuals alike. Fund the celebration.  It is truly a great day for the Irish and for all.  A great holiday celebration that promises to be around for a long time as long as the secularist keep their nose out of it and ruin it for everyone.

Pope # 266 Is Latin American Italian. Back to Basics

266 th Pope

Pope Francis

With the election today of Pope Francis. The Roman Catholic Church has a leader that they have been without since the retirement of Pope Benedict. The first Pope that has emerged from the New World in over 2000 years of Church history. Was elected after just 24 hours after the start of the conclave. Jorge Mario Bergolio from Argentina.  Son of Italian immigrants that were among almost 5 million that immigrated to that country in the late 1800's and 1900's. One fifth of the population of Argentina, South America, being of Italian decent. Those of German and Spanish decent and Mestizos, making up the rest of the population. The Pope is a Jesuit priest that chose the name Francis. To reflect the man, Francis di Assisi. Who took on the task of reorganizing the church . In it's time of turmoil. The name Francis also reflects Francis Xavier the founder of he Jesuit order.  An order sometimes deep in the politics of many countries. Almost to the extent of being banned from some countries.

A conservative cleric that now heads the church. Is a simple man who lived simply as a Cardinal in apartments in the Argentine capital. He is strong advocate of the poor and is against same sex marriages and abortion.  Against many of the liberal secular efforts of the government to provide contraceptives and gay adoption.  Speaking out against human rights abuses and treatment of the poor.  He started off his appearance on the balcony greeting throngs of people that waited for his appearance.  Saying in Italian, " Bona Sera. Asking them to pray for him. He is the first Pope taking the name Francis, so there will be no Roman numerals after his name, as we have seen so often in the past. 

Royal House Of Windsor, Not Really

Duke and Duchess

 Made Up Name


There has been lots of attention directed to the Royal House of Windsor.  The reason is the pregnancy of The Duchess of Cambridge, known to most as Kate. A commoner that had the good fortune to garner the attention of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and one of two sons,  of  the late Diana, The Royal Princess, before being divorced from the dad of William and subsequently dying in a tragic accident.  As with Diana, the mother of William. The Duchess is quite popular with the subjects of the Queen mother.  She is affectionately referred to as Kate. The former Kate Middleton carries the surname of Windsor.  Now that she is one of the Royal Family.  Her offspring will also carry the family name of Windsor. As in the Duke of Windsor. A name that is really a "made up name".

KING GEORGE THE V

The new surname name was suggested to take the place of  Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.  In 1917, during the on going First World War. The German sounding surname was not considered good P.R. because of it's German connotation.  Especially since the adversary of Great Britain was Germany.  It also did not help that the Kaiser or Monarch of Germany was a blood relative of the King of England, George the V.  Indeed the Czar of Russia was also a cousin of both monarchs.  It was and still is not uncommon for the same blood to flow in the veins of various houses of European royalty.  The surname of Windsor was then suggested by the King's private secretary, Lord Stamfordham.  So the Royal Family from that day forward carries the name of Windsor as their surname.

Economic Depression, or rather the depressions. Part 1

 

There have been more than one economic depressions in the history of the United States. The very first was the depression that lasted from 1807 - 1814. The war between Great Britain and the French was an ongoing effort of both countries for power in Europe  In an effort to stay above the fray and not get involved in foreign entanglements. Something the young country was not prepared to do. Neither financially or militarily.  President Jefferson placed an embargo on goods sold or traded to either country. This in an effort to stay out of the war zone of the two conflicting countries. The theory being that the United States could make up for the loss of trade by expanding it's own domestic markets. However the ability to do that was not pragmatic in the short run.  It would take time and in the mean time the economy would suffer.  A result of the trade embargo was a recession and a closing of industries that here to fore produced manufactured goods that would ordinarily provide for foreign markets. Despite Jefferson's attempts to stay clear of the conflict. In the end the United States had no choice but to enter into the conflict and the War of 1812 was upon us. The war was primarily a war fought over the impresment of seaman. Sailing on American vessels and violation of national sovereignty perpetrated on the high seas. Although the outcome of the war was not conclusive the economy recovered in 1814.

All Roads Lead to Rome

The Eternal City


Rome the eternal city. The center of the world for centuries. The empire that controlled the western world. The mighty power of Rome that ruled with an iron hand. Showed no mercy to those who opposed it and crushed them with their legions.  Modern republics are based on the Roman political structure. The contributions to western civilization are numerous. Architecture, law the arts and certainly government. Known for their ability to organize. They created a military that was second to none.  The ability to rule and keep order in the far reaches of their empire was facilitated by their system of roads.  Thus prompting the saying, " all roads lead to Rome ".

Rome goes back to perhaps the tenth century B.C. From a kingdom to a republic to an autocracy. It evolved until it was no more. The western empire reaching it's peak about the fourth century A.D. and well into the thirteenth century. The power base being centered in Constantinople until it was and split up by the Turks and others of the region.  Today you will find remnants and the influence of the Romans in Great Briton to the north. Such as Roman baths and Hadrian's wall. And cities like the ancient Ceasaria built on the shores of modern day Israel and Alexandria in modern Egypt. As well as the cities of Cologne in Germany and London England. Where the Romans built the original Tower of London.  Originally a wooden structure it was constructed as a defensive structure.  Even today the titles of Kaiser and Czar are derived from the name Julius Ceasar. Used to denote a great and all powerful leader. 

 The history of ancient Rome and even modern Rome is long and entwines the the history of much of the world. Still the center of one of the great and influential religions. The Roman Catholic Church. That still occupies the city of Rome today as the autonomous Vatican City. A city within a city.

Rome's social structure was a hierarchy. With slaves at the bottom and the patricians at the top. Those being the ancestors of the original 100 that began Rome. the nobility if you will that is still represented today by the Colonnas an ancient family that still holds the position in society as Princes. It is known as the first family of Rome. There were those in between that were considered plebeians, the free born and the feed men.  As time went on this structure developed a military class, political and merchant class. There was a voting system. Women had rights and could own property.

Unfortunately the empire did deteriorate eventually do in part to moral decay, including greed, gluttony and sloth. The leaders who took power did so more with the wealth they accumulated than with character.  Giving the people sporting events and free bread. To lull them into a trap of euphoria. The borders became porous and elements of neighboring tribes entering the empire were un-checked. Allowing other peoples to enter an empire that could not support the influx.  It is tempting to draw parallels to a present times and of the situation now facing another great civilization.  That being America.

U.S Flag changed 26 times since inception

American Flag


Historically changed 26 times. The American flag was first made and sewn
by Bettsy Ross. It was completed and then introduced as the flag of what is now the, United States of America.  It's stars and stripes represented the 13 original colonies that signed the Declaration of Independence. A document of important significance. Not only for the United States, but also as a model for future democracies. The flag that was flown at the time of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, in 1812.  Had 15 stars and 15 stripes. Representing three new states that were susequently added to the union. As the new states were added. Either singularly or in groups. Stars were added as statehood was applied for and ratified. At present 50 stars adorn the field of blue, but only 13 red and white stripes. Representing the original 13 colonies. The addition of only stars and not stripes was started in 1818.  The flag of the United States follows a practice going back almost 3000 years.  The first true flags were first used by the Roman legions to identify one from another. They were known as vexilla.  Our flag like those of many other countries.  Is a strong patriotic symbol.  As well as representing national pride. Flags have been used as a rallying point in battle. Or as a symbol of conquest. As in the flag being hoisted by 5 U.S. Marines over Mt.. Surabachi  Iwo Jima. in WW2, depicting victory in a long and deadly struggle against the Japanese.  Each U.S. state has it's own flag. As well as flags of municipalities and government agencies. The flag of the United States is never dipped in recognition of anyone or any country. Rules for displaying the flag of the United States are defined in the U.S. Flag Code. 

Money Has No Value

WHY IS MONEY VALUED ?

Money by itself is not wealth. It is just a means where goods  and services can be exchanged.  Money is form of trust passed from hand to hand.  It can easily be kept. Without degrading  it's original form.  It only has value as long as the trust lasts.  In order for that value to last it must be trusted.  For that trust to last it must be in a limited supply. If too much is printed or coined, it not trusted and will garner less in the way of goods or services. Too much of it can make it worthless. Inflation will occur. Too little and people cannot expand their investments in new ventures because of limited credit. Less money in peoples pockets means less demand for goods. This is what we call recession. Limited employment will result. History has shown this to be a conundrum. The problem is keeping a balance.

De-value Money De-value Morality   
Economics has always been the driver of politics and political  ideology.  Rather than seeing political change through the lens of social changes and morality. It should be viewed through the lens of monetary value. Money and the value of it, determines what happens in modern societies.  No money less work. Less work more time to do the "devils work".  Or as the saying goes,  " idleness is the devils work shop".  Giving away money or printing it, making it easy for goods and services to be obtained or provided.  Can also effect morality and tends to lead to gluttony.  As evidenced by the proceeding events that led to the fall of many great cultures. The Roman Empire being the prime example. Are we as a nation coming close to that fateful end.  Only time will tell.

Obama's Failures Results From Blaming Others

It is time to examine yourself and your government

Failure....  Try looking in the mirror.

Ninety Nine Percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses or blaming others.
                                                                                                      George Washington Carver

1.The unemployment rate is still at almost 8%.

2. GDP is woefully sluggish.  Hovering only above 1% growth. Foreclosures still at all time high.  No outrage. 

3. Fed is printing money like S&H Green Stamps. No outrage.  

4. Poverty is on the rise. No outrage. 

5. The debt is $ 16.7 trillion and rising day by day.  No outrage. 

6.No budget submitted by Senate for 4 years. No outrage. 

7.President's Budget still not submitted as of today.  In violation of the law. No outrage.  

8.Two thousand illegals let out of jail. To roam our streets, blaming sequester. No outrage.

 9. People on food stamps rising each year since Obama took office.  Even after spending trillions on the poor.  No outrage.

10. Bengazi murders blamed on video. No outrage.

11. Efforts to abort and go around Constitution. No outrage.

12. Billions and billions in wasteful spending.  No outrage.

13. Affordable care act misrepresented (Obama Care)  and misnomer.  The bill is now over 30,000 pages of new regulations. No outrage. 

14. Government consistently and methodically obfuscate, defer and blame others for the conditions that they can't fix or are making worse. No outrage.  

15.  Democrats pass bill in Senate that provide free health care for people who break the law and come to U.S. illegally. No Outrage

The list just goes on and on and on.  Still no outrage.  Where does the blame lie.  It rests upon our selves. Not the former President, not the former administration.  Not the rest of the world.  No it rests with ourselves.  This is a very hard concept to come to grips with.  Especially when the so called leader of the nation perpetuates the idea that it is always someone else who is at fault for his failures to get things going in the right direction.  Why? The answer to that question is simple. NO OUTRAGE, by the media and no interest by the electorate to pay attention.  Not holding to the precept of JFK's "Think not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country".   Something we have long forgotten and are refusing to do more and more. As it has no become ingrained it the American psyche for many to depend on others so that you can then blame others.  Making themselves immune to the idea of taking on responsibility for themselves.  In doing this they make themselves the new slaves.  Anti-slavery was a concept this country lost 650,000 lives in a conflict that would end it.  When you put your destiny and future into the hands of others. You give up your abilty to control what happens to you.  It is like being in prison without guard towers and barbed wire fences.  The prison is constructed in your own mind and it is maintained with your own inability to think yourself out of it.  How can you? You have become the poster person for the Ice Man Cometh.  Waiting for the calvary to arrive to help you out of a situation that only requires one soldier,  yourself.

The government shackels you with your own chain of indifference,  resulting in loss of self respect.  It is like anything else that human beings have the tendency to succumb to.  If they can they will blame another or others.  As a result we becomes like Pavlov's dogs.  The difference between animals and humans no longer apply. The line that makes us different is never crossed between the two.  That difference being,  free will.  If we lose the ability to examine ourselves and then correct the problem by being outraged at what the reasons are for our failures.  Recognizing that we can indeed fix them. We will always fail because we choose to blame others for what we ourselves can fix or modify to achieve success in our spiritual and material lives.  The present administration in Washington has created the idea of blaming others for their  own failed efforts.  It has now a precedent.  It will destroy the nation and will continue to perpetuate a different kind of slavery.  The lack of outrage,  and the will to be outraged.

Obama and FDR Both Take Oath Four Times

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Barry Hussein Obama 
Take Oath 3 Times Too Many


It may be of interest to all of you people who are in so enamored with Barry. That he is the second President that has taken the oath of office four times. The first was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. That due to the fact that he was elected to the Presidency four times. But dropped dead before he could finish his fourth term.  The Lord works in strange and mysterious ways.  He also had an ongoing super high un employment rate all the way up to 1939 when WW2 was in full swing in Europe and when we entered the War after Pearl Harbor in 1941. Mr. Obama took it 4 times as well. This due to the fact that the first time it was given it was not done in accordance with custom and the law. So it was taken again in a private ceremony. This time the oath was taken on Jan. 20th the day designated by the Constitution. Yeah, you remember that piece of paper. The one he and is left wing cohorts would like to shred.  It fell on a Sunday and the big shindig was scheduled for a Monday the 21st. So  he had to take the oath again. You would think that a man who had to take it 4 times would hold to the oath instead of trying to violate it every time he is given an opportunity. Well you know the Lord works in strange ways. So let's hope for the best.  Perhaps Mr. Obama will follow in F.D.R.'s foot steps. In more ways than one. Except that of  being elected four times. Which he very well  might try to be. I wouldn't put anything passed this guy.

Inauguration of a man we still don't know

When Will This Nightmare End ?

Today was inauguration day. It is a shame the newly elected President is Barry Hussein Obama.  Be afraid America, be very afraid.  He took the oath of office and is once again at the helm of the government that has lied and covered up the four murders at Bengazi. Now we will have to watch as out beloved U.S.A. goes down the tubes and stand by as a radical megalomaniac does his dirty work. Stripping us of our dignity and forcing us into ever greater debt.  The era of American exceptionalism is dead. We now are equal with the third world countries. The man will lie to us again and the media will never press him for any answers as he sells us down the river. Usurps the second amendment and inculcates our children with a socialist mind set that gets you no where fast. It is a sad day and an even sadder future for all of our children and theirs. How a man so radical and incompetent got elected twice is easy to figure out . He appealed to the miss fits, illegals and selective misanthropes. He divided and conquered all of us. Now we all have to live with an America that is last on the list of respected nations. Now the UN will call the shots for us and we will sink lower than a pregnant sows belly. 

Historical Tid Bits

Here are a few historical tid bits you might be interested in

DID YOU NOW THAT ?

President Franklin Pierce 1853-1857 Democrat,  is a great great uncle of G.W. Bush on his mothers side. As a matter of fact Pierce is the name of one of his nephews.That makes three, as the number of Presidents in the Bush family tree. "The storm of frenzy and faction must inevitably dash itself in vain against the unshaken rock of the Constitution." Franklin Pierce

President Gerald Ford 1974- 1977 Republican, was the only President who was never elected to President or Vice President. He resigned his congressional seat and was appointed to the Presidency. Spiro Agnew, the Vice President under President Nixon had already resigned his office after being accused of taking bribes prior to his election as V.P. President Nixon resigned after the Watergate scandal.

An astounding number of Presidents have been assassinated while in office. In all there were four. Lincoln, Garfield, Mc Kinley, Kennedy.  Reagan, Ford and Theodore Roosevelt were victims of attempted assassinations.

John F. Kennedy was the youngest elected President at age 43 but was not the youngest to hold that office. Theodore Roosevelt assumed the offices at age 42. This resulted from the killing of  Pres. Mc Kinley.

The S in President Harry S Truman's name is just that, an S. It does not stand for any name. It simply stands for S. This was done in order to satisfy both grand fathers on his mother's and fathers side. Each of their names started with S.

Two Abraham Lincolns were shot and killed. Abraham Lincoln's grandfather was shot and killed by a raider on his Kentucky homestead. Abraham Lincoln's future uncle and his father's older brother, then shot and killed the raider.

T.R. A Mans Man

Sagamore Hill

 The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt

Thomas sitting on porch at Sagamore Hill

Oyster Bay N.Y. is a town on the north shore of Long Island. The town itself is actually very large and expansive.  It  encompasses many villages. One by the same name, was incorporated into the Greater Town Of  Oyster Bay. It stretches from the  shore of Long Island Sound. A body of water that runs between Long Island and New England.  Down to the south shore of Long Island to the Atlantic ocean. A quaint little town that has both the look and feel of New England and that of the more beach flavored Long Island itself.  There are few hills on L.I. other than on the northern part.  South of a certain point the topography is a plain leading to the sea shore. The reason is that when the ice advanced during the ice age it terminated and then receded . Leaving behind earth, rocks and  debris that the Ice Age pushed onto that area. Sagamore Hill is one of those high points of elevation.  

Sagamore  Hill was the former home of one of our most famous Presidents. Theodore Roosevelt. or as he is commonly referred to, TR.  A large wooden framed house that is in true reality a mansion, was his home. Known best for leading the charge up San Juan Hill on the Island of Cuba, during the Spanish American War.  He became President after the assassination of  William Mc Kinley in 1901. TR was the serving V.P at the time. He was born in New York City in 1858 and died in 1919.  Though sickly as a child he overcame the condition by strenuous excises and was able to improve his health. He was an avid outdoors man. Spending most of his early years in the west. He would learn to ride shoot and hunt.  He was a former Police Commissioner of N.Y.C.  He organized a group of volunteers to fight in the war against Spain and was commissioned as a Lt.Col. He had many accomplishments and was a prolifent writer penning many books. One was a book on naval strategies and served  for a time as the assistant Sec. of  the Navy.


He served in the N.Y. State legislature both as majority leader and minority leader of the Republican party.  He was  elected to the office of Gov. of N.Y.  Prior to becoming the 26th President. For two terms although elected to only one. Dynamic and forward looking in words and deeds. He was the first sitting President to travel abroad while in office.  First to ride in a plane. He was  instrumental in the building of the Panama Canal.  He was nominated to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor but was denied the honor until 100 years later.  He was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for his leadership in negotiating the end of the Russo Japanese War. Unlike a future President. He earned it. 

I have visited that house and have stood on the porch where he stood looking out over the sound. He gave many a press conference and political speech from that porch.  He was also know as the trust buster. Reflecting his efforts to break up corporate monopolies. He was shot while on his way to deliver a  speech and continued on to  give the speech. Which in those days were rather long. Ironically the bullet was prevented from doing great bodily harm because it was retarded in it's effect by the speech he had written in his pocket.  I guess it was a long, long speech and many sheets of paper were required. He is also known for his foriegn policy of,  "walk softly but carry a big stick".  The house is now a musem and  I have visited it many times. It is quite impressive. His hunting trophies hanging on walls all around. Of water buffalo, elephants and big cats. I imagine the dignitaries of the era meeting with him in the house  It was the first Presidential home to have a telephone installed. Oddly it was in the kitchen.  The first lady objected to it's installation and it's ringing.  So that is where it was installed.  Sounds familiar except now it goes with us where ever we are.  

I have visited the house not only with my sons but also with my grandsons and each time my awe of the man is reinforced. Although his progressive policies would have caused me not to vote for him at the time.  He was an athlete and diplomate. A soldier and states man and avid conservationalist. Many of the national parks and hunting reserves were the result of his passion for the out doors and the need to preserve them.  He was a visionary and a man of action.

Unlike the President we now have in office. He deserves the accolades heaped upon him by his peers and history.  He was a man of principal and honored the writings and ideas of the founding fathers.  He held the Constitution and Declaration of Independence as the rudder that would keep this country proud, strong and glorious. The founding principals were respected and adhered to.  A great man, of character and substance. I doubt the present holder of the office would have even been allowed to curry his horse or shine his riding boots.