Know Your Presidents
FEBRUARY 17, 2007 Listen to this Story
- Presidents Taylor, Pierce, Harrison, Polk
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Even though lots of people call the holiday on Monday, Presidents Day, the official name is George Washington's Birthday. And even when we call it Presidents Day, Abraham Lincoln is usually the other guy who comes to mind. But other U.S. presidents have interesting, odd and little-known stories. Independent producer Nate DiMeo looks at some of the less iconic men and their surprising contributions. First up, 12th president Zachary Taylor was a war hero, and a food poisoning victim...
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- Music Bridge:
- Deputy Piano-Wired
- Artist: Alvarius B
- CD: Alvarius B (Abduction)
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