"Stump the Yankee"

[Laurie Verge]

Depending on the President, I would probably tell the tale of meeting one until my dying day. I did get to meet George W. Bush and to shake his hand as part of my activities with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Board of Advisors. I thought he was very warm and friendly.

I also met Hillary Clinton at a gathering that James Swanson had at his home several years ago. She stayed only a few minutes, but again was warm and friendly.

Part of the perqs of being in the Lincoln field (even if one is more interested in the assassination).

Now, truthfully, there are a few Presidents that I would not walk across the street to meet....! I will just not give you the list.