Ex Presidents Career Paths From White House to Congress
A survey of ex presidents shows varied fates after leaving office. Washington retired to Mount Vernon as a farmer. Adams returned to Quincy and later served in Congress, while Jefferson Monticello life ended July 4 1826. Monroe Oak Hill and an 18th century death followed. John Quincy Adams served in Congress 1831, and many others pursued law, lecturing, or private life. Some became Confederate or public figures, with Cleveland, Harrison and Grant noted for later scholarly or lecturing roles and fortunes.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Georgetown
John Adams
Quincy
James Monroe
United States
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
White House
Monticello
Monroe
Oak Hill
Loudoun County
New York
Congress
John Quincy Adams
Plymouth
National Republican
Jackson
Coventy
Hermitage
van Buren
Europa
Lindenwald
Lumberhook
Elmore
Europe
James Buchanan
Buffalo
Pierce
Concord
Buchanan
Wheatland
Lancastu
Senate
Jonnsim
Ife
Cartes Slatan
Fenn
York City
Long Bramh
Les Mune
Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
Arcthur
D Oath
New York City
Washington Breakfast Impressions From an English Wool Grower
An 1794 visit by English wool grower Henry Wansey to President George Washington is recounted. Wansey praises Washington's character, leadership, and patriotism, describing his tall, thoughtful presence and affable nature. The breakfast table includes Mrs Washington, Miss Custis, and George Custis with plain fare and minimal ceremony.
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United States
Henry Wansey
Washington
Mirabeau
Philadelphia
Congress
Webster Fears Jackson Foretold Doom That Never Came
Webster warned in 1827 that Jackson’s election would overthrow government and overturn constitutional decisions yet none of the predictions materialized. Jefferson and Monroe also doubted Jackson’s fitness, while Webster’s account notes a massive 1829 inauguration crowd and public belief that Jackson would rescue the country.
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Daniel Webster
Samuel Breck
Philadelphia
Breck
Jackson
Justice Johnson
Marshall
Justice Washington
Justice Story
Johnson
Webster
Jefferson
Monroe
Russia
Gen. Jackson
Lawa
Senate
Roosevelt
Gen
Cleveland in a Quandary Over Cabinet Retention
In a historic exchange, President Cleveland asks Senator Evarts if he can retain the current Cabinet until successors are chosen. Evarts notes there is no precedent and remarks that political rivals might not return portfolios once given. The dialogue shifts to a reference about President Lincoln’s death and fateful moments in governance.
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Senator Evarts
Cleveland
New York
David B. Hill
Wiliam M. Eivarts
Evarts
Sim Statesman
President
Arthur
Mr. Evarts
Lincein
Roosevelt Rough Riders Republican Club of St Paul
The group hailed a political mission to foster better sentiment and drew early praise from Governor Roosevelt. They first appeared publicly during Roosevelt’s 1900 visit to St Paul, wearing Rough Riders attire and eager to mobilize political action. They backed McKinley and Roosevelt, later meeting at the White House and Vice President Roosevelt’s home. The club has remained active in national, state, and city politics since.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Princeton University
Pras.dancy
Frarrison
Senator Stanford
Leland Stanford
Indianapolis, Ind
Roosevelt
New York
Gov. Roosevelt
St. Paul
American League of Republican
Rough Rider
Rough Riders
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Republican Club of
St Paul
White House
Minneapolis
The Pierce Hospitality at the White House Dinner
Mrs. Pierce endures sorrow over her child while hosting weekly state dinners and daily receptions at the White House. Guests arrive by carriage as officials screen attendees, and President Pierce greets strangers with cordiality, easing introductions despite mispronounced names.
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White House
Europe
Washington
President Pierce
Hoover
Atrangera
Pierce
Honored Mrs. Washington Journey to New York
Mrs. Washington traveled from Mount Vernon to New York in May with grandchildren and a small escort. She was greeted with honors along the route, met by Gov Livingston in Elizabethtown, and arrived to a thirteen-gun salute. A modest dinner followed at the president’s residence with dignitaries present.
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Mount Vernon
New York
Philadelphia
Robert Morris
Elizabethtown
New Jersey
Gov Livingston
Therry Street
Frankin Square
Adams
Clinton
Ge Minster
Jay
Gen. St. Clair
Washington
Grace
Roosevelt Club Gains Praise From President in D C Visit
The Roosevelt Republican Club of St Paul Minn met in Washington to stay through Friday and attracted hundreds of Minnesotans and locals at its Vermont Avenue headquarters. Founded five years ago in honor of Theodore Roosevelt the club adopted the Rough Riders khaki uniform early in its history.
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Roosevelt Club
St. Paul
Roosevelt Republican Club
Minn
Washington
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Rough Riders
Inauguration Praise for Police Chief and Street Cleaner
Commissioner West lauded Maj Sylvester chief of police and Sudham superintendent of street cleaning for preserving order and cleaning streets during the inauguration. He praised their foresight, regulations, discipline, and the force’s performance under stress and a snowstorm.
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West
Maj
Sylvester
Weat
Sudham
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sidnam
Baltimore Hotels Crowded as Visitors Flood City
Baltimore hotels reached full capacity as thousands of visitors from Washington arrived overnight and by day. Rooms were divided into sections and reception areas converted to sleeping quarters. Railroads brought several thousand travelers while springlike weather drew crowds to the burned district.
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Baltimore
Washington
Meeting of American Group to be Held at Capitol
Representative Bartholdi of Missouri, president of the American group of the Interparliamentary Union, calls a meeting in the Speaker's lobby to receive the St Louis convention report and the foreign power representatives excursion. It will also discuss Brussels conference plans and appoint U S delegates. All senators and representatives are invited to attend.
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Capitol
Bartholdi
Missouri
Interparliamentary Union For
House of Representatives
Union
St. Lows
United States
Interparliamentary Union
Brussels
United States Congress
Senate
House
Law Life’s Necessity and Reverence for Law
Rev Edward Everett Hale sermonizes that law, not arms or elections, must be supreme. He tells Foundry Methodist Church congregants that Moses founded a state on law and that all citizens, including teachers and leaders, must honor law daily. He notes his habit of tipping his hat to policemen to show respect for law and those enforcing it.
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Senate
Ionic Congregation
Foundry Methodist Church
Edward Everett Hale
Moses
George Bancroft
Jesus Christ
New England
John Adams
Massachusetts
High Court of Justice
Edmund Everett
Jack Cade
Napoleon
Grace Church visitors disappointed by Roosevelt absence
Crowds filled Grace Reformed Church at Fifteenth and O streets NW for the morning service with many turned away. President Roosevelt did not attend due to guard concerns. Rev. Dr. John M. Schick delivered a simple sermon from Matt 6:22-28 on suffering and discipleship, stressing that cross bearing does not make salvation.
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Grace Reformed Church
Fifteenth and
O Streets
Roosevelt
John M. Schick
Schick
Dr. Schick
Peter
Jerusalem
Christ
Jesus
Jorge
Ing
King Among Fellow Men Roosevelt Sermon Sparks Attention
Rev Dr George P Wilson preached at Assembly's Presbyterian Church naming President Roosevelt sovereign of the American people in ideality and gladness of heart. The sermon emphasized Roosevelt as an uncrowned king among his fellows despite contentious reception yesterday morning.
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Roosevelt
Dr.Wilson
President Roosevelt
George P. Wilson
Washington
Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Roosevelt Crowned In People’s Hearts Says Preacher
A preacher at the Capitol ceremony likened Theodore Roosevelt to an uncrowned king whose power and identity reflect a sovereign will of 80,000,000 people. He contrasted Roosevelt with Christ as the supreme ruler whose reign has no equal or appeal.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Jesus Christ
Dr. Wilson
Christ
Roosevelt
Inauguration Devotion at St Patrick’s Church Celebrates Nation
Special services at St Patrick’s Church honored the inauguration with 7 8 9 10 and 11 o clock masses. Rev John Carroll and other clergy led a solemn high mass and prayers for President Roosevelt. Dr Stafford preached on The Lessons of the Inauguration urging gratitude and national unity under God. Evening vesper service featured Rev Charles Grannan with a strong musical program.
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St. Patrick's Church
John Carroll
Holy Name Church
Cleveland
Ohio
T. O'Connell
St. Francis’ Church
Toledo
Thomas FE. McGuigan
St. Patrick's
Mgr. Alpert Ridgway
Paul Hines
Quinten Beckley
Thomas Victory
Dr Stafford
United States
Greece
Rome
England
France
Washington
Europe
America
Euurope
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Jesus of Nazareth
Republic
Charles Grannan
D. D
Catholic University
Christ the Model
Gumprecht
Amnle Grant-Fugitt
Soi
Large Congregation Hears Dr Newman at First Congregational Church
A large audience at the First Congregational Church attended Dr. Newman’s illustrated Browning sermon on Saul. He linked Browning’s abrupt openings to deep religious themes and highlighted David’s shepherd’s song amid King Saul’s distress. Upcoming Browning sermons and an intermission with Di Gu Hek addressing the East war are announced.
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Newman
First Congregational Church
Robert Browning
Saul
Browning
Moody King
David
Rabbi Ben Hizra
di Gu- Hek
Japan
East
Militiamen on a La re Avenue Stir Inaugural Night Fuss
In Washington on Sunday morning a band of blue coated Pennsylvania militiamen seized the avenue after most revelers had gone home. Quiet at first they soon grew boisterous, moving in groups and seizing opportunities for merriment, harassing late fruit vendors and extending the disturbance well into the early hours.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Guard
Washington
State of
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Confederate Congress
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Harrison
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the Pierce Hospitality
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Maj. Sylvester
Mr. Stidham
Amentary Union
Munyon
POE
Edward Everett
Hale
Grace Church
Dr. Stafford
Steteft
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary Grant
Melvile Hensey
Charles Goodschild
Lowney
Walter M. Lowney Co
Boston
Mass
Ninth Street
Tention
Jeft
Quina-Laroche
Quina Laroche
Paris
Foucera & CO
U. S
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