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Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

JFK’s Portrait: Why is he looking down?

It happens every school year.  Whenever my students flip through the presidents’ portraits in the back pages of their textbooks, a question always arises: “Why is JFK looking down in…

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Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

The Law Rules on Law Day

On May 1, the United States celebrates Law Day, a day dedicated to the rule of law. President Eisenhower instituted Law Day in 1958. In his official Proclamation, he says:…

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Posted on April 23, 2020April 27, 2020

Visit Buchanan at Wheatland

The “worst president” has the best house. It’s no Mount Vernon or Monticello, but James Buchanan’s Wheatland is a phenomenal place to visit. Here are our favorite moments. James Buchanan’s…

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Posted on April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

TR & Devils Tower

Introducing Art/Fact. Here at Periodic Presidents, we can’t help but think of the work of Teddy Roosevelt when celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. TR led the nation in a…

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Posted on July 1, 2019July 23, 2019

58 Elections in 58 Days

Join us as we explore all 58 presidential elections from our country’s past.  Each day, we’ll feature one election, beginning with 1789.  Along the way, we’ll share stories, campaign posters,…

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Posted on March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Tournament of Presidents

College Basketball, Andrew Jackson. When March comes around each year, it’s time for college basketball and Andrew Jackson’s birthday. Born March 15, 1767, Andrew Jackson grew up in rural poverty…

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Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Which presidents were vice presidents?

Veep to Prez A historical collaboration between Periodic Presidents and History First. We love History First. Be sure to check out their website and follow them on Twitter. Written by…

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Posted on January 5, 2019November 10, 2019

Women in Congress, A Visual History

The 116th Congress is historically significant. More women than ever joined Congress. In fact, women make up nearly one-quarter of the newest Congress. Our latest poster presents a visual history…

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