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RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 07-26-2017 09:29 AM
Kudos, Laurie. That is correct. Lady Bird Johnson said this about Jackson on March 15, 1967.
If you ever have a chance to travel to Nashville you win a free night at The Hermitage.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Eva Elisabeth - 07-26-2017 12:25 PM
(07-26-2017 05:58 AM)RJNorton Wrote: Nope, Eva, it's not Abraham Lincoln.I'm disappointed...
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 07-26-2017 12:50 PM
Eva, I hear you. I should add that when she said this she was physically at The Hermitage at a first-day-issue stamp ceremony which commemorated the 200th anniversary of Andrew Jackson's birth. Thus, her thinking "fit" with the ceremony. I don't know how she felt about Abraham Lincoln.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - L Verge - 07-26-2017 12:59 PM
(07-26-2017 09:29 AM)RJNorton Wrote: Kudos, Laurie. That is correct. Lady Bird Johnson said this about Jackson on March 15, 1967.
If you ever have a chance to travel to Nashville you win a free night at The Hermitage.
That was a sheer guess on my part - just thought about ones with strong personalities. And, I would love to travel to The Hermitage!
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 08-05-2017 04:21 AM
Which First Lady said this?
"Imagine paying $800 or $900 for a dress! I'm perfectly happy with those little $17.95 numbers I order from New York newspaper ads."
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Steve - 08-05-2017 06:08 AM
Mamie Eisenhower
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 08-05-2017 06:20 AM
Excellent, Steve! Indeed it was Mamie Eisenhower.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Eva Elisabeth - 08-05-2017 07:02 AM
$17.95 for a dress is not even outdated in the First Field as Kate of England occasionally is seen wearing H&M fashion.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - L Verge - 08-10-2017 08:25 AM
Who was the only President to be a licensed bartender?
(I hope this is accurate, please verify when the answer is given.)
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 08-10-2017 09:33 AM
Laurie, I am not sure if you are referring to Lincoln. During his time in New Salem, Lincoln was a business partner of William F. Berry. Together they operated a store. On March 6, 1833, Berry and Lincoln were issued a tavern license (liquor license), but Berry alone signed the $300 bond for the license. He signed both his own and Lincoln's name. A local gent, Bowling Green, also signed the bond. The license was issued by the Sangamon County Commissioners and was good for one year. The license itself cost Berry and Lincoln $7. The liquor license allowed them to sell 1/2 pint of wine or French brandy for $.25. Also, they could sell 1/2 pint of rum, peach brandy, or Holland gin for $.1875.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - L Verge - 08-10-2017 10:58 AM
(08-10-2017 09:33 AM)RJNorton Wrote: Laurie, I am not sure if you are referring to Lincoln. During his time in New Salem, Lincoln was a business partner of William F. Berry. Together they operated a store. On March 6, 1833, Berry and Lincoln were issued a tavern license (liquor license), but Berry alone signed the $300 bond for the license. He signed both his own and Lincoln's name. A local gent, Bowling Green, also signed the bond. The license was issued by the Sangamon County Commissioners and was good for one year. The license itself cost Berry and Lincoln $7. The liquor license allowed them to sell 1/2 pint of wine or French brandy for $.25. Also, they could sell 1/2 pint of rum, peach brandy, or Holland gin for $.1875.
That's the answer I was looking for, but was a little leery of whether of not Lincoln was definitely licensed. I think this is as close as full documentation that we will get.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Gene C - 08-10-2017 11:17 AM
(08-10-2017 10:58 AM)L Verge Wrote: The liquor license allowed them to sell 1/2 pint of wine or French brandy for $.25.
What a coincidence. We are planning on visiting the Lincoln - Berry Store when we visit New Salem this coming Oct 14th as part of the Springfield Tour 2017.
Be sure to bring lots of quarters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRaLpHoZA8E
Backup plan - Frosty root beer from the historic Cozy Dog Drive In Restaurant in Springfield
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - L Verge - 08-10-2017 01:05 PM
OK - I'm on a Presidential roll...
Which of our Chief Executives had a pet billy goat in the White House?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 08-10-2017 02:58 PM
The Lincoln boys had two pets goats.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Gene C - 08-10-2017 03:16 PM
Found some interesting info on the President's goats, Nanny and Nanko on this really cool web site.
http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln33.html
and http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/the-white-house/the-white-house-grounds-entrance/white-house-grounds-entrance-pets/