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RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Eva Elisabeth - 01-01-2017 08:41 PM
Barbara Bush?
(01-01-2017 04:48 PM)RJNorton Wrote: I am not sure what she meant, but her husband's interpretation of it was: "this was her philosophy for refusing to allow any pictures of herself and the children to be published." Her comment was made several years before her husband became President.So does this mean she has/had female children only? (Or were the boys allowed to be photographed?)
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 01-02-2017 04:45 AM
The children were a mixture of girls and boys.
I think she allowed photographs for private family use and enjoyment but didn't want them publically published in newspapers, magazines, etc.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Eva Elisabeth - 01-02-2017 07:56 AM
(I am clueless. The term "lady" and the quoted statement bring first of all those to my mind who predated photography...)
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Gene C - 01-02-2017 09:07 AM
Grace Coolidge ?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 01-02-2017 09:41 AM
I am sorry, Gene, but it's not Grace Coolidge.
Hint #1: This was a 20th century President, but the quote came in the 19th century.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Houmes - 01-02-2017 11:22 AM
(01-01-2017 04:48 PM)RJNorton Wrote: Good try, Eva, but it's not Lucy Hayes.
I am not sure what she meant, but her husband's interpretation of it was: "this was her philosophy for refusing to allow any pictures of herself and the children to be published." Her comment was made several years before her husband became President.
Edith Kermit Roosevelt
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 01-02-2017 12:15 PM
Kudos, Blaine, that is correct.
I was sort of taken aback when I first came across this quote, and even seeing it in context still seems surprising to me. The quote was made to newsmen in 1898.
Blaine, you win best wishes for a wonderful 2017.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Anita - 01-02-2017 09:55 PM
What did Lincoln buy Mary on New years Eve when they were living in Springfield?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Gene C - 01-02-2017 10:38 PM
Gloves ?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - RJNorton - 01-03-2017 04:59 AM
Hair brush?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Eva Elisabeth - 01-03-2017 07:41 AM
Handkerchieves, or soap? Or a comb?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Anita - 01-03-2017 12:37 PM
All great guesses but none are correct.
Hint 1. It was practical and purchased early in their marriage.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - L Verge - 01-03-2017 12:40 PM
(01-03-2017 12:37 PM)Anita Wrote: All great guesses but none are correct.
Hint 1. It was a practical and purchased early in their marriage.
A cook stove?
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Anita - 01-03-2017 01:14 PM
Laurie, it's not a stove, but a stove would be necessary to take advantage of this item.
Hint 2. Lincoln purchased two items that can be thought of as companion pieces.
RE: Presidents and First Ladies Trivia - Anita - 01-03-2017 03:04 PM
Hint 3. Think "How to...."