"Golf . . . is a sport in which the whole American family can participate--fathers and mothers, sons and daughters alike. It offers healthy respite from daily toil, refreshment of body and mind." --President Dwight D. Eisenhower
On January 24, 1953, four days after his inauguration, the New York Times reported that President Dwight D. Eisenhower had been spotted on the White House lawn practicing his short irons in the direction of the Washington Monument. This image of "The Golfing General" was one that the American public quickly became accustomed to, as...
"Golf . . . is a sport in which the whole American family can participate--fathers and mothers, sons and daughters alike. It offers healthy resp...
American history museums are currently struggling to redefine their traditional roles, but few have been as bold as the Chicago Historical Society in sponsoring multi-cultural exhibits and programs, engaging in community outreach, and raising questions about who holds the authority to interpret the past. Catherine M. Lewis analyzes the CHS's evolving relationship with its constituencies since its founding and compares its development over the past four decades with that of other museums and historic sites.
American history museums are currently struggling to redefine their traditional roles, but few have been as bold as the Chicago Historical Society in ...
Designed by Atlanta architect A. Thomas Bradbury and opened in 1968, the mansion has been home to eight first families and houses a distinguished collection of American art and antiques. Often called the people s house, the mansion is always on display, always serving the public. "Memories of the Mansion" tells the story of the Georgia Governor s Mansion what preceded it and how it came to be as well as the stories of the people who have lived and worked here since its opening in 1968.
The authors worked closely with the former first families (Maddox, Carter, Busbee, Harris, Miller,...
Designed by Atlanta architect A. Thomas Bradbury and opened in 1968, the mansion has been home to eight first families and houses a distinguished c...
