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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 A Proud Salute To Our Presidents 2 GETTYSBURG TIMES PRESIDENT S DAY FEBRUARY 2013 GEORGE 1st President of the (April 30, 1789 to March 3, 1797) Nickname: “Father of His Country” Born: February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Died: December 14, 1799, at Mount Vernon, Virginia

Father: Augustine Washington Mother: Mary Ball Washington Married: Martha Dandridge Custis (1732-1802), on January 6, 1759 Children: John “Jack” Parke Custis (adopted); Martha “Patsy” Custis (adopted)

Religion: Episcopalian Education: No formal education Occupation: Planter, Soldier Political Party: Federalist Other Government Positions: * Member of Virginia , 1759-74 * Member of Continental Congress, 1774-75 * Chairman of the Constitutional Convention, 1787-88

Presidential Salary: $25,000/year (refused by Washington)

Notable Events: * 1789 - The Judiciary Act speci¿ ed the number of Federal courts and judges. * 1790 - Supreme Court met for the ¿ rst time with John Jay as the Chief Justice. Senior Breakfast * 1791 - Federal capital established in swamplands on the Potomac. Create Your - A national banking system established by the Bank Act. Own Meal Senior Discount - The Bill of Rights take effect. Choose one of 8 entrees, pair it 10% Off * 1792 - Post Of¿ ce established by Congress as a separate entity. with a beverage and a All Entrees, All Day, - Stock Exchange organized. - Coins are minted by the government as enacted by the Coinage Act. Happy Ending® Sundae Every Day. * 1793 - War breaks out between Britain and France. On April 22, U.S. declares neutrality. all for only Free Coffee at Breakfast * 1794 - Whiskey Rebellion over excise tax in western Pennsylvania. Federal troops called Free Sundae at Non-Breakfast to suppress the armed rebellion. $11.99 Hours with Purchase of Entree * 1795 - The Jay Treaty rati¿ ed. British troops required to withdraw from the U.S. - Pinckney’s Treaty with Spain opened navigation on Mississippi River. - Washington posed for Stuart’s portrait, which is now on the one dollar bill. 717-337-1426‡67(,1:(+5$9(18(*(77<6%85*‡:::)5,(1'/<6&20 * 1796 - Washington delivered his Farewell Address. 2nd President of the United States (March 4, 1797 to March 3, 1801) Nickname: “Atlas of Independence” Born: October 30, 1735, in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts Died: July 4, 1826, in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts

Father: John Adams Mother: Susanna Boylston Adams Married: Abigail Smith (1744-1818), on October 25, 1764 Children: Abigail Amelia Adams (1765-1813); John Quincy Adams (1767-1848); Susanna Adams (1768-70); Charles Adams (1770-1800); Thomas Boylston Adams (1772-1832)

Religion: Unitarian Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1755) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Federalist Other Government Positions: * Member of Continental Congress, 1774-78 * Commissioner to France, 1778 Thankful for the * Minister to the Netherlands, 1780 * Minister to England, 1785 vision and courage of * Vice President, 1789-97 (under Washington) Presidential Salary: $25,000/year

our founding fathers. Notable Events:

* 1796 - E Pluribus Unum: “Out of Many, One”; added to American coins. Happy to be your * 1797 - Three anonymous French trouble makers brought France and the U.S. to the brink of war in what became known as the XYZ Affair. * 1798 - Federalists support the highly unpopular Alien and Sedition Acts. PA Representative. They would later be repealed. A place where Friends & Family meet! * 1800 - U.S. capital relocated to Washington, D.C. from Philadelphia. Dan Moul, - Jefferson defeated Adams. 91st District - Congress established . "SFOEUTWJMMF3E #JHMFSWJMMF 1"t  State Representative Paid for by Friends of Dan Moul am pm am pm 4BUVSEBZ8FEOFTEBZ  tćVSTEBZ'SJEBZ  2 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 GETTYSBURG TIMES PRESIDENT S DAY FEBRUARY 2013 3 3rd President of the United States (March 4, 1801 to March 3, 1809) Nicknames: “Man of the People”; “Sage of ” Born: April 13, 1743, in , Virginia Died: July 4, 1826, at Monticello (near Charlottesville, Virginia) Father: Mother: Jane Married: Martha Wayles Skelton (1748-1782), on January 1, 1772 Children: Martha Washington Jefferson (1772-1836); Jane Randolph Jefferson (1774-75); infant son (1777); Mary Jefferson (1778-1804); Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (1780-81); Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (1782-85) Religion: No formal af¿ liation Education: Graduated from College of William and Mary (1762) Occupation: Lawyer, planter Political Party: Democratic-Republican Other Government Positions: * Member of Virginia House of Burgesses, 1769-74 Flame Grilled Burgers Great Home Cooking * Member of Continental Congress, 1775-76 & Steaks * , 1779-81 Salads - Wings and * Member of Continental Congress, 1783-85 * Minister to France, 1785-89 Signature CrabcakesTake A Class,Delicious Desserts * Secretary of State, 1790-93 (under Washington) * Vice President, 1797-1801 (under J. Adams) Presidential Salary: $25,000/year See Where It Takes You! Notable Events: * 1803 - Supreme Court ruled in Marbury v. Madison . Any law passed by Congress can be declared unconstitutional by the courts. 125 South Washington Street - The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France for $15 million dollars. The price works out to three cents per acre for the 512 million acres. Gettysburg * 1804 - 12th Amendment changed Presidential election rules. - Jefferson reelected. 21 Steinwehr Avenue - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began exploration of the Northwest. 334-5006 - Vice President Aaron Burr kills Alexander in a duel July 11. Gettysburg, PA * 1807 - Congress outlaws importing slaves from Africa, March 2. Sun. thruwww.adamsarts.org Thurs. 7am-9pm - Embargo Act, December 22, forbids American ships to leave American waters. Fri. & Sat. 7am-9:30pm * 1808 - Slave importation outlawed.Yet, another 1/4 million brought in by 1860. (717) 334-3235 www.AvenueRestaurant.Net * 1809 - Non-Intercourse Act, March 1, repeals the Embargo Act, which didn’t work. 4th President of the United States (March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1817) Nickname: “Father of the Constitution” Born: March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia Died: June 28, 1836, at Montpelier, Virginia

Father: James Madison Mother: Nelly Conway Madison Married: Dolley Payne Todd (1768-1849), on September 15, 1794 Children: None

Religion: Episcopalian Education: Graduated from College of New Jersey (now Princeton University; 1771) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democratic-Republican Other Government Positions: * Member of Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1776 * Member of Continental Congress, 1780-83 * Member of Virginia Legislature, 1784-86 * Member of Constitutional Convention, 1787 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1789-97 * Secretary of State, 1801-09 (under Jefferson)

Presidential Salary: $25,000/year

Notable Events: * 1811 - Madison allows 20-year charter of Bank of the United States to lapse. - fought Indians led by Chief Tecumseh at Tippecanoe, near Indianapolis, November 7. * 1812 - War declared on England on June 18 after England continued to attack U.S. ships headed to France. - Madison reelected. * 1814 - City of Washington captured and burned by British, August 24. www.hockleyandodonnell.com - Francis Scott Key observed À ag over Fort McHenry at Baltimore, September 14, inspiring him to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”. - Treaty of Ghent ended War of 1812 on December 24, but ¿ ghting continued. 132 Buford Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 • (717) 334-6741 * 1815 - Andrew Jackson defeated British at New Orleans January 8, after war ended. * 1816 - Second Bank of the United States chartered, April 10. 3 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 JAMES MONROE 5th President of the United States (March 4, 1817 to March 3, 1825) Nicknames: “The Last Cocked Hat”; “Era-of-Good-Feeling President”

Born: April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia Died: July 4, 1831, in New York, New York

Father: Spence Monroe Mother: Elizabeth Jones Monroe Married: Elizabeth “Eliza” Kortright (1768-1830), on February 16, 1786 Children: Eliza Kortright Monroe (1786-1835); James Spence Monroe (1799- 1800); Maria Hester Monroe (1803-50)

Religion: Episcopalian Education: Graduated from College of William and Mary (1776) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democratic-Republican Other Government Positions: * Member of Continental Congress, 1783-86 * United States Senator, 1790-94 EEspeciallyspecially * Minister to France, 1794-96 fforor agesages * Governor of Virginia, 1799-1802 2 ttoo 8 * Minister to France and England, 1803-07 * Secretary of State, 1811-17 (under Madison) * Secretary of War, 1814-15 (under Madison)

Presidential Salary: $25,000/year 110%0% OOFFFF Notable Events: * 1818 - Congress ¿ xed the number of stripes on the U.S. À ag at 13 to honor the original + 16 Specialty Burgers + yyourour purchasepurchase inin ourour giftgift shopshop colonies, April 4. Each Named After a Union or - Anglo-American Conventionset the 49th parallel as the border with Canada. 2200 ConfederateEEastast HHighigh SStreet Generaltreet SStandtand IInsidenside a GGiantiant BBubbleubble * 1819 - ceded by Spain to the United States on February 22. In exchange the GGettysburg,ettysburg, PPAA 1173257325 PPlaylay iinsidenside aann 11860’s860’s eerara rroomoom U.S. cancelled $5 million in Spanish debts. WWorkork oonn aann ‘‘assemblyassembly lline’ine’ * 1820 - The Compromise, forbade slavery above 36 degrees 30 minutes latitude. 2 Bal771717Ɵ more 333737 Street 99151151 | GeƩ ysburg, PA 17325 | 717.334.1999 - Monroe reelected. CCreatereate aann ooriginalriginal wworkork ooff aartrt * 1823 - On December 2, Monroe Doctrine delivered to Congress. wwww.exploreandmore.comfacebook.com/blueandgraybarandgrillww.exploreandmore.com EEducationaldu |ca twitionƩ aer:l ToyT o@bluegraybary StoreStore JOHN Q. ADAMS 6th President of the United States (March 4, 1825 to March 3, 1829) Nickname: “Old Man Eloquent” Born: July 11, 1767, in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts Died: February 23, 1848, in Washington, D.C.

Father: John Adams Mother: Abigail Smith Adams Married: Louisa Catherine Johnson (1775-1852), on July 26, 1797 Children: George Washington Adams (1801-29); John Adams (1803-34); Charles Francis Adams (1807-86); Louisa Catherine Adams (1811-12)

Religion: Unitarian Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1787) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democratic-Republican “America is Too Great for Small Dreams” Other Government Positions: Join us for generous helpings * Secretary to U.S. Minister to Russia, 1781 President * Minister to the Netherlands, 1794 State of the union addressof greatJanuary home-cooked 25, 1984 foods * Minister to Prussia, 1797-1801 * United States Senator, 1803-08 served in a friendly, * Minister to Russia, 1809-11 ADAMS COUNTY * Peace Commissioner at Treaty of Ghent, 1814 family atmosphere. * Secretary of State, 1817-25 (under Monroe) REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1831-48 - PRESENTS• Daily Specials- • Breakfast • Presidential Salary: $25,000/year Reagan Roundup Family• Lunch Picnic• Dinner - Food & Fun For The Entire Family - Notable Events: * 1825 - The appointment of Henry Clay as secretary of state, led to charges that Clay and Adams made a bargain in the election of 1824. save the date: Sat., OurMay History 16, Is Serving2015 Good• 2-6pm Food... - Erie Canal completed. Artillery Ridge Campground, Gettysburg * 1828 - Baltimore & Ohio railroad, the ¿ rst designed for passengers and freight. - Andrew Jackson defeated Adams. 1275 YorkPrimary Rd., Peebles Election Plaza Day is• 717-337-2700 May 19th Hours: Monday-Thursday 6am-8pm, Friday & Saturday 6am-9pm, Sunday 7am-8pm www.ADAMSGOP.org 717.338.9085 4 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 ANDREW JACKSON 7th President of the United States (March 4, 1829 to March 3, 1837) Nickname: “Old Hickory” Born: March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaw area, on North Carolina- border Died: June 8, 1845, at the Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee Father: Andrew Jackson Mother: Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson Married: Rachel Donelson Robards (1767-1828), in August 1791 and in a second ceremony on January 17, 1794 Children: Andrew Jackson, Jr. (adopted) Religion: Presbyterian Education: No formal education Occupation: Lawyer, soldier Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions: * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1796-97 * United States Senator, 1797-98 * Justice on Tennessee Supreme Court, 1798-1804 * Governor of the Florida Territory, 1821 Myers Electrical Repairs * United States Senator, 1823-25 Presidential Salary: $25,000/year General Automotive & Auto Electrical Repairs Notable Events: * 1829 - Estate of James Smithson funded the establishment of the Smithsonian. - About 2,000 of Jackson’s supporters given government jobs. Jackson also set up a PA State Inspections • Tune Ups “kitchen cabinet” of informal advisers. * 1830 - Jackson authorizes Indian Removal Act of 1830. Oil & Lube • Computer Diagnostics * 1831 - Samuel F. Smith wrote “My Country, ‘tis of Thee.” Proudly serving our community since 1999! * 1832 - Jackson reelected. Brakes & Brake Systems - Jackson vetoed the rechartering of 2nd Bank leading to the creation of the Whig Party. - South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariff laws. Federal troops sent to Auto Air Conditioning South Carolina on December 10. ~ Conveniently located in Deatrick Commons ~ * 1835 - U.S. became debt free (brieÀ y) for the only time in history. Q Q * 1836 - 6000 Mexicans defeated 190 Americans in 12 days at the Alamo on March 6. 16 DeatrickNew Drive, Service: Suite B Heavy Gettysburg,Truck PA State PA 17325Inspections - The Specie Circular ordered that gold and silver were the only currency acceptable for Q Telephone: 717.337.1300 Q 877.327.1105 Q Fax: 717.338.9350 the purchase of federal lands, issued on July 11. 717-334-8105 * 1835 - Jackson signs Treaty of New Echota with unrecognized leaders of Cherokee Nation, ZZZFRPSXWHUZRUNVXV‡LQIR#FRPSXWHUZRUNVXV which allows him to force the Cherokees to move to land in what is now Oklahoma. 1785 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 4,000 Native Americans die on this journey, also known as the Trail of Tears. 8th President of the United States (March 4, 1837 to March 3, 1841) Nicknames: “The Little Magician”; “The Red Fox of Kinderhook”

Born: December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York Died: July 24, 1862, in Kinderhook, New York

Father: Abraham Van Buren Mother: Maria Hoes Van Buren Married: Hannah Hoes (1783-1819), on February 21, 1807 Children: Abraham Van Buren (1807-73); (1810-66); Martin Van Buren (1812-55); Smith Thompson Van Buren (1817-76)

Religion: Dutch Reformed Education: Graduated from Kinderhook Academy (1796) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democrat ~ In our 16th Year of Cleaning Adams County ~ Other Government Positions: Accepting New HE * New York State Senator, 1813-15 Customers! T * New York Attorney-General, 1815-19 It’s Just AroundGOOD LIFE The Corner... * United States Senator, 1821-29 * Governor of New York, 1829 Let’sC TalkLEANING “Spring”SERVICES Cleaning! * Secretary of State, 1829-1831 (under Jackson) * Minister to England, 1831 Cleaning new homes, established homes, * Vice President, 1833-1837 (under Jackson) ~ Getmove-in/move 15% off aout Spring and offices Cleaning! ~ Presidential Salary: $25,000/year Become a Need Help With (at Your least Spring 2x Cleaning?monthly), regular customerYou enjoy The Good Life, Notable Events: & continue to receive 5%while off We fordo the the dirty fiwork! rst 3 months! * 1837 - Banks closed in Philadelphia and on May 10. This was the beginning of the Panic of 1837. The depression that followed would last throughout Call (717) 642-3711 Van Buren’s term. to schedule your free estimate * 1838 - Continuation of forced relocation of the Cherokee people, which started under THE GOOD LIFE CLEANING SERVICES Andrew Jackson. 4,000 Native Americans die on the journey known as the You enjoy The Good Life, while WE do the dirty work! Trail of Tears. th In Our 14 Year of * 1840 - William Henry Harrison defeated Van Buren. Cleaning Adams County CALL (717) 642-3711 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ESTIMATE! 5 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 WILLIAM H. HARRISON 9th President of the United States (March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841) Nicknames: “Old Tippecanoe”; “Old Tip”

Born: February 9, 1773, in Berkeley, Virginia Died: April 4, 1841, in Washington, D.C.

Father: Benjamin Harrison Mother: Elizabeth Bassett Harrison Married: Anna Tuthill Symmes (1775-1864), on November 25, 1795 Children: Elizabeth Bassett Harrison (1796-1846); John Cleves Symmes Harrison (1798-1830); Lucy Singleton Harrison (1800-26); William Henry Harrison (1802-38); John Scott Harrison (1804-78); Benjamin Harrison (1806-40); Mary Symmes Harrison (1809-42); Carter Bassett Harrison (1811-39); Anna Tuthill Harrison (1813-65); James Findlay Harrison (1814-17)

Religion: Episcopalian Education: Attended Hampden-Sydney College Occupation: Soldier Political Party: Whig Other Government Positions: * Secretary of Northwest Territory, 1798 * Territorial Delegate to Congress, 1799-1801 * Territorial Governor of Indiana, 1801-13 * U.S. Congressman from Ohio, 1816-19 CREATING HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL SMILES IS OUR SPECIALTY! * United States Senator, 1825-28 We always welcome new patients of all ages. Periodontal * Minister to Colombia, 1828-29 services include gum treatments, esthetic gum procedures and dental implants. Orthodontic exams are complimentary. Presidential Salary: $25,000/year We utilize both traditional braces and Invisalign and offer Notable Events: We look forward to meeting you and À exible payment options. Drs. Daniel Fishel and Jason helping you experience the difference a Shoe both graduated from Penn State and the Harvard * 1841 - Delivered the longest inaugural address on March 4. It was an extremely cold beautifulA place smile can where make! Friends &School Family of Dental Medicine. meet! day and Harrison did not wear a hat while delivering the 105 minute speech. He contracted pneumonia and died in the one month later. 674 Arendtsville141 Wilson Rd., Avenue, Biglerville, Suite E, PA Hanover 17307 (near • (717) Target) 677-4141 Sat - Wed 6 am - 2 pm fsorthoperio.com • Th ur 6 am - 7 pm • Fri 6 •am 717-634-2461 - 8 pm (Broasted Chicken 4 pm-7:30 pm) 10th President of the United States (April 6, 1841 to March 3, 1845) Nicknames: “Accidental President”; “His Accidency” Born: March 29, 1790, in Greenway, Virginia Died: January 18, 1862, in Richmond, Virginia

Father: John Tyle Mother: Mary Marot Armistead Tyler Married: Letitia Chrisitan (1790-1842), on March 29, 1813; Julia Gardiner (1820- 1889), on June 26, 1844 Children: Mary Tyler (1815-48); Robert Tyler (1816-77); John Tyler (1819-96); Letitia Tyler (1821-1907); Elizabeth Tyler (1823-50); Anne Contesse Tyler (1825); Alice Tyler (1827-54); Tazewell Tyler (1830-74); David Gardiner Tyler (1846-1927); John Alexander Tyler (1848-83); (1849-71); Lachlan Tyler (1851-1902); Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1853-1935); Robert Fitzwalter Tyler (1856- 1927); Pearl Tyler (1860-1947)

Religion: Episcopalian Education: Graduated from the College of William and Mary (1807) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Whig Other Government Positions: * Member of Virginia House of Delegates, 1811-16 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1816-21 * Virginia State Legislator, 1823-25 * Governor of Virginia, 1825-26 * United States Senator, 1827-36 * Vice President, 1841 (under W. H. Harrison) * Member of Confederate States Congress, 1861-62 $/(6 (59,&( 167$//$7,21 6 ‡6 ‡, Presidential Salary: $25,000/year www.bairdheatingcooling.com Notable Events: * 1841 - Tyler’s cabinet resigned after he vetoed banking bills supported by the Whigs. ‡‡‡)D[‡‡ * 1844 - Far East opened to U.S. traders after a treaty with China signed. 895 Hanover Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340 * 1845 - Texas annexed followed by war with Mexico. 6 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 JAMES K. POLK 11th President of the United States (March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849) Nickname: “Young Hickory”

Born: November 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Died: June 15, 1849, in Nashville, Tennessee

Father: Samuel Polk Mother: Jane Knox Polk Married: Sarah Childress (1803-1891), on January 1, 1824 Children: None

Religion: Presbyterian Education: Graduated from the University of North Carolina (1818) Occupation: Lawyer

LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH • WILLIAMS • K-LINE • LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH • WILLIAMS LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH WILLIAMS K-LINE Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions: Handyman Service * Member of Tennessee House of Representatives, 1823-25 We buy, sell & repair Your Thomas * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1825-39 * Speaker of the House, 1835-39 Lionel & American The Tank Engine * Governor of Tennessee, 1839-41

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Notable Events: Trains & Accessories, All Gauges & Makes of Trains * 1846 - A large crack in the Liberty Bell proves too large to permit the bell to be Drop-Off & Pick-Up Located At AGWAY GETTYSBURG rung any more. Top Dollar Paid For Lionel107 North& American Washington Flyer Trains Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325 - Dispute with Britain over the Oregon Territory settled. Both nations get a part Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm of the territory. Scissor and Chain Saw Sharpening Available Also * 1848 - Treaty of 1848 with Mexico gave the U.S. control over California, New Mexico, Phone: 717-637-4717 Arizona, , Utah and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. [email protected] Roth, Sr. - Gold discovered in California in December. 80 Beecherstown38 York St., RoadHanover, • Biglerville, PA PA 17307 • 717-677-4017 • 717-253-2098 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 - 8 • Tues. & Thurs. 8 - 5 LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH WILLIAMS K-LINE AMERICAN FLYER • LIONEL LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH • WILLIAMS • K-LINE • LIONEL • AMERICAN FLYER • MTH • WILLIAMS 12th President of the United States (March 5, 1849 to July 9, 1850) Nickname: “Old Rough and Ready”

Born: November 24, 1784, near Barboursville, Virginia Died: July 9, 1850, in Washington, D.C.

Father: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Taylor Mother: Sarah Dabney Strother Taylor

Married: Margaret Mackall Smith (1788-1852), on June 21, 1810 Children: Ann Mackall Taylor (1811-75); Sarah Knox Taylor (1814-35); Octavia P. Taylor (1816-20); Margaret Smith Taylor (1819-20); Mary Elizabeth Taylor (1824- 1909); Richard Taylor (1826-79)

Religion: Episcopalian Proud of our Founding Fathers! Education: No formal education 100% Cotton Occupation: Soldier Quilter¶s Hay Day $ale Prints Political Party: Whig February 18th - February 23rd, 2013 MONTGOMERY & Batik Other Government Positions: 20% OFF* Cotton Broadcloth * None *1 Yard WEIGLEMinimum INSURANCEGingham Presidential Salary: $25,000/year

Panels Notable Events: Batting Auto Needle Home Farm Life& Business * 1850 - The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty signed with Britain guaranteed that any future canal Quilt Tools across Central America would be available to all nations. Thread Thread 839C BIGLERVILLE2215 RD., Fairfield GETTYSBURG, Rd., Gettysburg, PA PA • 717.334.5964Books [email protected] [email protected] Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. 9:30-6:00; Fri. 9:30-8; Sat. 9:30-5 7 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 MILLARD FILLMORE 13th President of the United States (July 9, 1850 to March 3, 1853) Nickname: “The American Louis Philippe”

Born: January 7, 1800, in Locke Township (now Summerhill), New York Died: March 8, 1874 in Buffalo, New York

Father: Nathaniel Fillmore Mother: Phoebe Millard Fillmore Stepmother: Eunice Love Married: Abigail Powers (1798-1853), on February 5, 1826; Caroline Carmichael McIntosh (1813-1881), on February 10, 1858 Children: Millard Powers Fillmore (1828-89); Mary Abigail Fillmore (1832-54)

Religion: Unitarian Education: No formal education

Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Whig

Other Government Positions:

* Member of New York State Assembly, 1828-31 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1833-35 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1837-45 * Comptroller of New York, 1847 445 Steinwehr Ave. * Vice President, 1849-1850 (under Taylor) Gettysburg Presidential Salary: $25,000/year Notable Events: 337-1426 * 1850 - Congress passed the Compromise of 1850 and Fugitive Slave Act in September www.friendlys.com FRANKLIN PIERCE 14th President of the United States (March 4, 1853 to March 3, 1857) Nickname: “Young Hickory of the Granite Hills”

Born: November 23, 1804, in Hillsborough (now Hillsboro), New Hampshire Died: October 8, 1869, in Concord, New Hampshire

Father: General Benjamin Pierce Mother: Ann Kendrick Pierce Married: Jane Means Appleton (1806-1863), on November 10, 1834 Children: Franklin Pierce (1836); Frank Robert Pierce (1839-43); Benjamin Pierce (1841-53)

Religion: Episcopalian Education: Graduated from Bowdoin College (1824)

Occupation: Lawyer, public of¿ cial EmpoweringWe are a skilled You nursing Through facility Political Party: Democrat TRANSITIONS offeringKarate Physical, and Fitness! Occupational and Other Government Positions:

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Born: April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap (near Mercersburg), Pennsylvania

Died: June 1, 1868, at Wheatland (near Lancaster, Pennsylvania)

Father: James Buchanan

Mother: Elizabeth Speer Buchanan

Married: Never married. The White House hostess was his niece Harriet Lane (1830-1903)

Children: None DENNIS REEVER Religion: Presbyterian DennisDennis ReeverReever Education: Graduated from Dickinson College (1809) PLUMBING Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democrat PlumbingPlumbing AND SON RYAN and Ryan Reever Other Government Positions: Over 40 years of experience * Member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1815-16 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1821-31 EARS XPERIENCEWater Softener * Minister to Russia, 1832-34 35 Y E Water Heater | Pumps * United States Senator, 1834-45 * Secretary of State, 1845-49 (under Polk) (717) 253-2575 (717) 677-7688Back Hoe Work * Minister to England, 1853-56 (717)[email protected] 253-2575 | (717)t 677-7688 Presidential Salary: $25,000/year

Notable Events: ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16th President of the United States (March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865) Nicknames: “Honest Abe”; “ Rail Splitter”

Born: February 12, 1809, in Hardin (now Larue) County, Kentucky Died: April 15, 1865, at Petersen’s Boarding House in Washington, D.C.

Father: Thomas Lincoln Mother: Nancy Hanks Lincoln Stepmother: Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln Married: Mary Todd (1818-1882), on November 4, 1842 Children: Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926); Edward Baker Lincoln (1846-50); William Wallace Lincoln (1850-62); Thomas “Tad” Lincoln (1853-71)

Religion: No formal af¿ liation Education: No formal education

Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Republican

Other Government Positions:

Mon. * Elected to Illinois State Legislature, 1834 2/18 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1847-49 Only Feed & Home Center, Inc. Presidential Salary: $25,000/year Aspen Bird Seed Servicing the Community Since 1936 $ 99 30 lbs. 11. Notable Events:

Pet Supplies & Feeds Suet Cakes * 1861-1865 - The Civil War Lawn & Garden Supplies 99¢ * 1863 - President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, freeing all slaves in the states that had seceded and that were not yet under Propane Refi lls • Hardware Northern control. 241 Old US Rt 15, York Springs, PA 17372 • 717-528-4119 9 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 ANDREW JOHNSON 17th President of the United States (April 15, 1865 to March 3, 1869) Nickname: None listed.

Born: December 29, 1808, in Raleigh, North Carolina Died: July 31, 1875, in Carter’s Station, Tennessee

Father: Jacob Johnson Mother: Mary McDonough Johnson Married: Eliza McCardle (1810-1876), on May 5, 1827 Children: Martha Johnson (1828-1901); Charles Johnson (1830-63); Mary Johnson (1832-83); Robert Johnson (1834-69); Andrew Johnson (1852-79)

Religion: No formal af¿ liation Education: No formal education

Occupation: Tailor, public of¿ cial Political Party: Democratic GETTYSBURG PA Other Government Positions: * Served as Alderman of Greeneville, Tennessee, 1830-33 * Elected Mayor of Greeneville, Tennessee, 1834 * Member of Tennessee State Legislature, 1835-43 * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1843-53 • Free Estimates * Governor of Tennessee, 1853-57 • Frame Straightening * United States Senator, 1857-62 Estimating Of¿ ce * Military Governor of Tennessee, 1862-65 • All Insurance Work * Vice President, 1865 (under Lincoln) Welcome LITTLESTOWN •PA Free Estimates * United States Senator, 1875 • Expert(717) Color 334-2333 Matching • All Insurance Work Welcome Presidential Salary: $25,000/year • 24 HR. TOWING 44 Steinwehr Ave. Open Daily • 24 HR. TOWING Notable Events: 672 Knoxlyn-Orrtanna Rd. 42Gettysburg, S. Queen St., Littlestown PA 717-337-1040At 11:00AM 717-359-1335 ULYSSES S. GRANT 18th President of the United States (March 4, 1869 to March 3, 1877) Nickname: “Hero of Appomattox”

Born: April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio

Died: July 23, 1885, in Mount McGregor, New York

Father: Jesse Root Grant

Mother: Hannah Simpson Grant

Married: Julia Boggs Dent (1826-1902), on August 22, 1848

Children: Frederick Dent Grant (1850-1912); Ulysses Simpson Grant (1852- Come Visit Our Family Friendly Sweeney’s Tavern 1929); Ellen Wrenshall Grant (1855-1922); Jesse Root Grant (1858-1934) Religion: Methodist JoinMyers Us This Summer Electrical In Our Beer Garden For Repairs Live Entertainment! General Automotive & Auto Electrical Repairs Education: Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (1843) See Our Website For More Info. Occupation: Soldier www.farnsworthhousePA State Inspections inn.com • Tune Ups Oil & Lube • Computer Diagnostics Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: Brakes & Brake Systems * None Auto Air Conditioning Presidential Salary: $25,000/year (increased to $50,000/year in 1873) Notable Events: New Service: Heavy Truck PA State Inspections 717-334-8105 1785401 Biglerville BALTIMORE SRd.,TREET Gettysburg,, GETTYSBURG, PAPA 17325 334-8838 10 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 GETTYSBURG TIMES PRESIDENT S DAY FEBRUARY 2013 11 RUTHERFORD B. HAYES 19th President of the United States (March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1881) Nickname: “Dark-Horse President”

Born: October 4, 1822, in Delaware, Ohio Died: January 17, 1893, at Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio

Father: Rutherford Hayes Mother: Sophia Birchard Hayes Married: Lucy Ware Webb (1831-1889), on December 30, 1852 Children: Birchard Austin Hayes (1853-1926); James Webb Cook Hayes (1856- 1934); Rutherford Platt Hayes (1858-1927); Joseph Thompson Hayes (1861-63); George Crook Hayes (1864-66); Fanny Hayes (1867-1950); Scott Russell Hayes (1871-1923); Manning Force Hayes (1873-74)

Religion: No formal af¿ liation Education: Graduated from Kenyon College (1842) and Harvard Law School “We Service Everything We Sell!” (1845) Get Your Occupation: Lawyer 25&+$5'Ć)$50Ć/$:1 *$5'(1(48,30(17 Political Party: Republican 6(59,&(Ć6$/(6Ć3$576 Other Government Positions: Billions Back! * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1865-67 * Governor of Ohio, 1868-72 * Governor of Ohio, 1876-77

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Main Street, Biglerville * 1877 - Federal troops withdrew from the South ending Reconstruction.. 717.677.7917 - Striking railroad workers and federal troops clashed. 104 N. Main Street (717) 677-8135 * 1878 - Bland-Allison Silver Purchase Act passed despite Hayes veto. Biglerville, PA 17307 Main Street, 1-800-852-8135 Fair¿ eld www.ocrice.com 717.642.8011 Fax 717-677-4144 JAMES A. GARFIELD 20th President of the United States (March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881) Nickname: None listed.

Born: November 19, 1831, in Orange, Ohio Died: September 19, 1881, in Elberon, New Jersey

Father: Abram Gar¿ eld Mother: Eliza Ballou Gar¿ eld Married: Lucretia Rudolph (1832-1918), on November 11, 1858 Children: Eliza A. Gar¿ eld (1860-63); Harry A. Gar¿ eld (1863-1942) James R. Gar¿ eld (1865-1950); Mary Gar¿ eld (1867-1947); Irvin M. Gar¿ eld (1870-1951); Abram Gar¿ eld (1872-1958); Edward Gar¿ eld (1874-76)

Religion: Disciples of Christ

Education: Attended Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (now Hiram College); Graduated from Williams College (1856)

SM Occupation: Teacher, public of¿ cial 6935 York Rd - Abbottstown, PA Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: “WHERE BEAUTY, QUALITY AND 800-366-4801COMFORT ARE OUR TOP PRIORITIES.” * 717-624-4800 * Member of Ohio State Senate, 1859-61 Attractive Building Solutions * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1863-80 Let Our CircleOver of 30 Years Experience * Elected to , 1880 Turn Key Construction Quality Dental Professionals Presidential Salary: $50,000/year • Free Estimates • Help You, •Your Family &• Friends • • Notable Events: Garages Horse Barns Churches Commercial Re-Roofing * 1881 - On July 2, shot by Charles Julius Guiteau. Gar¿ eld died of blood poisoning on Smile WithVisit Con ourę dence website today to see what September 19. Hanover Building Systems can do for you! DR. RITA TEMPEL & ASSOCIATES HIC# PA021981 www.hanoverbuildings.com MHIC# 11829 2018 YORK ROAD, GETTYSBURG • 717-339-0033• www.GettysburgSmiles.com 11 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 CHESTER A. ARTHUR 21st President of the United States (September 19, 1881 to March 3, 1885) Nicknames: “The Gentleman Boss”; “Elegant Arthur”

Born: October 5, 1829, in Fair¿ eld, Vermont

Died: November 18, 1886, in New York, New York

Father: William Arthur

Mother: Malvina Stone Arthur

Married: Ellen Lewis Herndon (1837-1880), on October 25, 1859

Children: William Lewis Herndon Arthur (1860-63); Chester Alan Arthur (1864- 1937); Ellen Herndon Arthur (1871-1915)

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: Graduated from Union College (1848)

Occupation: Lawyer

Political Party: Republican

Other Government Positions:

* Vice president, 1881 (under Gar¿ eld)

Presidential Salary: $50,000/year

Notable Events:

GROVER CLEVELAND 22nd & 24th President of the United States (March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1889 & March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1897 Nicknames: “Veto Mayor”; “Veto President”

Born: March 18, 1837, in Caldwell, New Jersey Died: June 24, 1908, in Princeton, New Jersey

Father: Richard Falley Cleveland Mother: Anne Neal Cleveland Married: Frances Folsom (1864-1947), on June 2, 1886 Children: Ruth Cleveland (1891-1904); Esther Cleveland (1893-1980); Marion Cleveland (1895-1977); Richard Folsom Cleveland (1897-1974); Francis Grover Cleveland (1903-1995)

Religion: Presbyterian Education: No formal education Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions: Quilter’s“Gettysburg Hay Eddie’s”Day $ale * Sheriff of Erie County, NY, 1870-73 * Mayor of Buffalo, NY, 1882 * Governor of New York, 1883-85 February 18th - February 21st, 2015 Buy One Food Item, Receive Presidential Salary: $50,000/year

A Second Food Item Of Equal * Notable Events: *1 Yard * 1886 - Dedication of the Statue of Liberty Or Lesser Value For 1/2 Price Minimum - Presidential Succession Act 20% OFF - Geronimo surrendered, ending Apache wars of New Mexico and Arizona 100%Cannot Cotton be Prints used • Batik with • anyCotton other Broadcloth discounts • Gingham or offers. • Panels • Batting • Quilt Tools • Thread • Books * 1887 - Interstate Commerce Act Offer expires March 15, 2013 - Anti-Polygamy Act Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 - 6:00 - Dawes Severalty Act Friday 9:30 - 8:00 - Tenure of Of¿ ce Act repealed * 1888 - New Chinese Exclusion Act Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 217 Steinwehr Avenue • Gettysburg, PA 17325 * 1893 - Panic of 1893 717-334-1100 • www.gettysburgeddies.comClosed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - Pullman Strike - Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 repealed * 1895 - Controversy with Great Britain over Venezuela 12 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 BENJAMIN HARRISON 23rd President of the United States (March 4, 1889 to March 3, 1893) Nicknames: “Kid Gloves Harrison”; “Little Ben”

Born: August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio

Died: March 13, 1901, in Indianapolis, Indiana

Father: John Scott Harrison

Mother: Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin Harrison

Married: Caroline Lavinia Scott (1832-1892), on October 20, 1853; Mary Scott Lord Dimmick (1858-1948), on April 6, 1896 Children: Russell Benjamin Harrison (1854-1936); Mary Scott Harrison (1858- 1930); Elizabeth Harrison (1897-1955) Richard A. Little, Jr., deceased Lee Ann (Little) Study Shirley H. Little Services Include but not limitedJohn D. to... Study Religion: Presbyterian PA Inspection • Computer Diagnostics Education: Graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (1852) Brakes • Tires • Alignment Occupation: Lawyer Engine Repair • Suspension Political Party: Republican

Little’s FuneralTransmission • HomeExhaust Other Government Positions: * United States Senator, 1881-87 The NextFamily Generation Owned and Operated Since 1918 of Complete - Free Local Shuttle - Presidential Salary: $50,000/year P.O. BoxCar Care155 Services 2 Year/24,000 Mile WarrantyPhone: 717-359-4224 34 MapleForeign &Avenue Domestic Vehicles Royalty RewardsWebsite: Program www.littlesfh.com Points of Interest: Littlestown,(717) PA334-6882 17340 Email: [email protected] 940 Old Harrisburg Rd Gettysburg, PA 17325 [email protected] www.mikeskars.com WILLIAM MCKINLEY 25th President of the United States (March 4, 1897 to September 14, 1901) Nickname: “Idol of Ohio”

Born: January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio

Died: September 14, 1901, in Buffalo, New York

Father: William McKinley

Mother: Nancy Campbell Allison McKinley

Married: Ida Saxton (1847-1907), on January 25, 1871

Children: Katherine McKinley (1871-75); Ida McKinley (1873) SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH Religion: Methodist MORGENSTERN CHIROPRACTIC Education: Attended Allegheny College ~ DDr.r. CChrishris MMorgenstern,orgenstern, DD.C.,.C., CChiropractorhiropractor ~ Occupation: Lawyer VVISITISIT USUS ATAT OUROUR NEWNEW LOCATION!LOCATION! Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1877-91 TThehe bbridgeridge iiss oopen,pen, thethe remodelingremodeling isis done.done. * Governor of Ohio, 1892-96

WWe’ree’re jjustust wwaitingaiting fforor yyou!ou! Presidential Salary: $50,000/year 5 - 7 pm • Dine-in or Take-out • Fridays: February 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 Notable Events: 1180 Hanoverat Xavier Center, Rd., 465Gettysburg, Table Rock Road PA 17325 Complete Dinner Platters Including717.338.2056 Dessert and Beverage | Adult, Senior & Child Menu

Visit www.morgensternchiropractic.comwww.stfxcc.org Event Calendar for Menu Details 13 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th President of the United States (September 14, 1901 to March 3, 1909) Nicknames: “TR”; “Trust-Buster”; “Teddy”

Born: October 27, 1858, in New York, New York Died: January 6, 1919, in Oyster Bay, New York

Father: Theodore Roosevelt Mother: Martha Bulloch Roosevelt Married: Alice Hathaway Lee (1861-1884), on October 27, 1880; Edith Kermit Carow (1861-1948), on December 2, 1886 Children: Alice Lee Roosevelt (1884-1980); Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1887- 1944); Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943); Ethel Carow Roosevelt (1891-1977); Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt (1894-1979); Quentin Roosevelt (1897-1918)

Religion: Dutch Reformed

Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1880) GGETTYSBURGSETENATORTYSBURG Occupation: Author, lawyer, public of¿ cial BBICYCLEICYCLE & FITNESSFITNESS Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: 20% OFF ACCESSORIES * Member of New York State Assembly, 1882-84 ICH LLOWAY * Member of Civil Service Commission, 1889-95 R A * Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1895-97 and 1 Year Free Service with * Governor of New York, 1898-1900 $'HDWULFN'ULYH‡*HWW\VEXUJ3$Bike Purchase * Vice President, 1901 (under McKinley) 330707 YORKYORK ST.,ST334-4169., GETTYSBURG,GETTYSBURG, PAPA Presidential Salary: $50,000/year ZZZVHQDWRUDOORZD\FRP7717.334.779117.334.7791 Notable Events: wwww.gettysburgbicycle.comww.gettysburgbicycle.com 3DLGIRUE\)ULHQGVRI5LFK$OORZD\ HHours:ours: MMon.-Fri.on.-Fri. 110-5;0-5; SSat.at. 110-30-3 WILLIAM H. TAFT 27th President of the United States (March 4, 1909 to March 3, 1913) Nickname: None listed.

Born: September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio Died: March 8, 1930, in Washington, D.C.

Father: Alphonso Taft Mother: Louisa Maria Torrey Taft Married: Helen Herron (1861-1943), on June 19, 1886 Children: Robert Alphonso Taft (1889-1953); Helen Herron Taft (1891-1987); Charles Phelps Taft (1897-1983)

Religion: Unitarian

Education: Graduated from Yale College (1878); Cincinnati Law School (1880)

Occupation: Lawyer, public of¿ cial

Political Party: Republican

Other Government Positions:

* Judge in Ohio Superior Court, 1887-90 * U.S. Solicitor General, 1890-92 * U.S. Circuit Court Judge, 1892-1900 * Governor of the Philippines, 1901-04 WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS! * Secretary of War, 1904-08 (under T. Roosevelt) * Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1921-30 ESTATE APPRAISALS • PERSONAL VEHICLES Presidential Salary: $75,000/year FLEET/LEASE BUYOUTS 1100 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Notable Events:

SPRING GROVE GETTYSBURG LITTLESTOWN717-337-3399TANEYTOWN BIGLERVILLE 440 North Main St. 217 West Middle St. www.candrauto520 West King St. 11 GrandÀ eet.com Drive 3463 Biglerville Road Spring Grove, PA 17362 Gettysburg, PA 17325 Littlestown, PA 17340 Taneytown, MD 21787 Biglerville, PA 17307 14 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 WOODROW WILSON 28th President of the United States (March 4, 1913 to March 3, 1921) Nickname: “Schoolmaster in Politics”

Born: December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia

Died: February 3, 1924, in Washington, D.C.

Father: Joseph Ruggles Wilson

Mother: Jessie Janet Woodrow Wilson

Married: Ellen Louise Axson (1860-1914), on June 24, 1885; Edith Bolling Galt (1872-1961), on December 18, 1915 Children: Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1886-1944); Jessie Woodrow Wilson (1887-1933); Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889-1967) 717-359-9357 Religion: Presbyterian

Specializing Education: Graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) (1879)

In Greek Occupation: Teacher, public of¿ cial

Political Party: Democrat YourLargest Table Dealer Is Waiting of Bareroot Fruit,& Shade Italian & Other Government Positions: Flowering Trees, Flowering Shrubs and Small Fruits * Governor of New Jersey, 1911-13 ~Ask About Our Full Service Catering~ 405~ B AwesomeOYER NURSERY Kid’s R MenuD., BIGLERVILLE ~Gourmet, PA Cheesecakes 173077 ~ Presidential Salary: $75,000/year Notable Events: Phone:Prepared 717-677-8558 In-House • ByFax: Our 717-677-4026 Professional Chefs * 1914-1918 3015Hours: Baltimore Mon.-Sat. Pike, 7a-5p, Gettysburg, Sun. 12p-5p PA 17325 - World War I www.boyernurseries.comPlenty Of FREE Parking WARREN G. HARDING 29th President of the United States (March 4, 1921 to August 2, 1923) Nickname: None listed.

Born: November 2, 1865, near Corsica (now Blooming Grove), Ohio

Died: August 2, 1923, in San Francisco, California Father: George Tyron Harding Mother: Phoebe Elizabeth Dickerson Harding Married: Florence Kling De Wolfe (1860-1924), on July 8, 1891 Children: Elizabeth Ann Christian (illegitimate child by Nan Britton) (1919- )

Religion: Baptist

Education: Graduated from Ohio Central College (1882)

Occupation: Editor-Publisher

CUSTOMCUSTOM FLOORINGFLOORING Political Party: Republican C.F.C.F. EIGLEREIGLER && ZZ SONSSONS WAREHOUSEWAREHOUSE Other Government Positions: FLOORFLOOR COVERINGCOVERING OUTLETOUTLET * Member of Ohio State Senate, 1900-04 * Lieutenant-Governor of Ohio, 1904-06 SinceSince 1966 1966 * United States Senator, 1915-21

Presidential Salary: $75,000/year 1110-161110-16 W.W. ElmElm Ave.,Ave., Hanover,Hanover, PAPA 1733117331 James J. Davis (1921-23) Notable Events:

PhonePhone (717)(717) 637-4383637-4383 FaxFax (717)(717) 637-7930637-7930 * 1921 - Peace between Germany and Austria declared. * 1922 - Beginning of the Teapot Dome Scandal Website:Website: cfzeigler.comcfzeigler.com - Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act

15 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 CALVIN COOLIDGE 30th President of the United States (August 3, 1923 to March 3, 1929) Nickname: “Silent Cal”

Born: July 4, 1872, in Plymouth, Vermont Died: January 5, 1933, in Northampton, Massachusetts

Father: John Calvin Coolidge Mother: Victoria Josephine Moor Coolidge Married: Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957), on October 4, 1905 Children: John Coolidge (1906-2000); Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (1908-24)

Religion: Congregationalist

Education: Graduated from Amherst College (1895)

Occupation: Lawyer The Country End Bay Political Party: Republican Primitive Furniture Other Government Positions: * Northampton, MA City Councilman, 1899 * City Solicitor, 1900-01 1 Frederick Street,Jewelry Hanover, Candles PA 17331 * Clerk of Courts, 1904 * Member of Massachusetts Legislature, 1907-08 Country Decor * Mayor of Northampton, MA, 1910-11 717-632-3335 * Member of Massachusetts Legislature, 1912-15 Hours: M-F 10-4, Sat. 10-3 or by Appt. * Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts, 1916-18 22 Weikert Road, Suite 200 * Governor of Massachusetts, 1919-20 THE WIDESTGettysburg, SELECTION PA 17325 OF * Vice President, 1921-23 (under Harding) [email protected], CASHMERE, WOOLS, Presidential Salary: $75,000/year SHEARLINGSHours:, L Thurs.EATHERS & Fri. &9-3; F Sat.ABRICS 8-12 Notable Events: www.fursbysusan.com642-6500 HERBERT HOOVER 31st President of the United States (March 4, 1929 to March 3, 1933) Nickname: None listed.

Born: August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa Died: October 20, 1964, in New York, New York

Father: Jesse Clark Hoover

Mother: Hulda Randall Minthorn Hoover

Married: Lou Henry (1875-1944), on February 10, 1899

Children: Herbert Clark Hoover (1903-69); Allan Henry Hoover (1907-93)

Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker) C.E. WILLIAMSGettysburg SONS, INC. Education: Graduated from Stanford University (1895). Occupation: Engineer Paving & Excavating Transmissions, LLC Political Party: Republican

22 Weikert Road, Gettysburg Other Government Positions: 1141 Highland Avenue Rd. * Secretary of Commerce, 1921-23 (under Harding) Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-642-9700 * Secretary of Commerce, 1923-28 (under Coolidge) Presidential Salary: $75,000/year $XWRPDWLFRU0DQXDO‡0RVW0DNHV0RGHOV 

Born: January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York Died: April 12, 1945, in Warm Springs,

Father: James Roosevelt Mother: Sara Delano Roosevelt Married: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), on March 17, 1905 Children: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1906-75); James Roosevelt (1907-91); Elliott Roosevelt (1910-90); Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. (1914-88); John Aspinwall Roosevelt (1916-81)

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1903); BATTLEFIELD HEARTHGet & YourSOLAR Attended Columbia Law School 2031 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325 Occupation: Public of¿ cial, lawyer (717) 334-1232 Billions Back! Political Party: Democrat End of February End of Season Sale Other Government Positions: * Member of New York State Legislature, 1911-13 Stoves • Fireplaces & Awnings * Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1913-20 York Road, Gettysburg * Governor of New York, 1929-33 REE OTOR F M 717.334.4851 With Purchase Of An Awning Presidential Salary: $75,000/year Up To $600.00 Off Main Street, Biglerville Notable Events: 717.677.7917 * 1933-1939 - Initiation of economic relief programs known as the “New Deal”. Sales, Installation and Service * 1939-1945 - World War II WOOD, GAS, PELLET, COAL, ELECTRICMain Street, Fair¿ eld Wood Pellets & Bagged Coal In Stock 717.642.8011 HARRY S.TRUMAN 33rd President of the United States (April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953) Nickname: “Give ‘Em Hell Harry”

Born: May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri Died: December 26, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri

Father: John Anderson Truman Mother: Martha Ellen Young Truman Married: Elizabeth “Bess” Virginia Wallace (1885-1982), on June 28, 1919 Children: Mary Margaret Truman (1924- )

Religion: Baptist

Education: Attended the University of Kansas City Law School

Occupation: Farmer, public of¿ cial Adams County Library System Political Party: Democrat Your Partner in Lifelong Learning Other Government Positions:

www.adamslibrary.orgwww.adamslibrary.org * Judge on Jackson County Court, 1922-24 * Presiding Judge of Jackson County Court, 1926-34 SystemSystem Headquarters:Headquarters: * United States Senator, 1935-45 GettysburgGettysburg Library * Vice President, 1945 (under F.D. Roosevelt) BookmobileBookmobile Presidential Salary: $75,000/year Harbaugh~ThomasHarbaugh~Thomas (increased to $100,000 + $50,000 expense account in 1949)

EastEast Berlin Notable Events: LittlestownLittlestown FairfieldFairfield NewNew Oxford 17 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER 34th President of the United States (January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961) Nickname: “Ike”

Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas

Died: March 28, 1969, in Washington, D.C.

Father: David Jacob Eisenhower

Mother: Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower

Married: Mary “Mamie” Geneva Doud (1896-1979), on July 1, 1916

Children: Doud Dwight Eisenhower (1917-21); John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (1923- ) HALL HALL OFOF PRESIDENTSPRESIDENTS Religion: Presbyterian Education: Graduated from U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. (1915)

& & FIRST FIRST LADIES LADIES Occupation: Soldier OPEN PRESIDENT’S DAY OPEN PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND Political Party: Republican WEEKEND FEBRUARY 14-16, 2015 • 10 am - 4 pm FEBRUARY 16-18 Other Government Positions: MeetLincoln President -2 PM * None 12 10 AM—4 PM DISCOUNT ADMISSION ON Sat. & Sun. Presidential Salary: $100,000/year + $50,000 expense account MONDAY, FGETTYSBURGEBRUARY RESIDENTS 16TH ARE FREE Notable Events: IN HONOR OF OUR MONDAY, PRESIDENTS FEBRUARY 18TH (Be prepared to show proof of residency) 789 Baltimore789 Baltimore Street, Street, Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA 17325 PA 17325 (717)(717) 334-5717334-5717 JOHN F. KENNEDY 35th President of the United States (January 20, 1961 to November 22, 1963) Nickname: “JFK”, “Jack”

Born: May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts Died: November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas

Father: Joseph Patrick Kennedy Mother: Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy Married: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (1929-1994), on September 12, 1953 Children: Caroline Bouvier Kennedy (1957- ); John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. (1960-99); Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (1963)

Religion: Roman Catholic Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1940) Occupation: Author, public of¿ cial Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions: * Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1947-53 REGISTRATION * United States Senator, 1953-61 Presidential Salary: $100,000/year + $50,000 expense account (refused by Kennedy)

Notable Events: * 1960 - The ¿ rst joint radio-television broadcast of a U.S. Presidential debate was held on September 26. It was between Kennedy and tiny U.S. À ag Richard M. Nixon. * 1961 - The U.S. sponsored Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba was attempted without success. 2015-2016 Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten - Nikita Khrushchev, the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, ordered the creation and Preschool Parent Information and of the Berlin Wall in June to divide Soviet-controlled East Berlin from West New Student Registration Night Berlin, which was part of the free and democratic West Germany. * 1963 - The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was signed on August 6 by the United Tuesday, February 24, States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. *O)PVTF#BLFSZt"QQMF$JEFS%POVUTt'BNPVT"QQMF#JOT - August 28: thousands march on Washington, calling for equal access to public 2015OPEN at FRIDAYS 6:30pm & SATURDAYS 10AM - 3PM (WEATHER PERMITTING) facilities, quality education, adequate employment, and decent housing for OPENING FOR THE SEASON - FRIDAY, MARCH 29! African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his famous “I have a Please call‡ZZZKROODEDXJKEURVFRP‡&DUOLVOH5RDG%L 717-334-4221 for a student-guided school tour andJOHUYLOOH3$ more information! dream” speech. 465 TABLE ROCK ROAD, 9GETTYSBURG miles north of Gettysburg PA, on 17325 Route 34 | 717.334.4221 | SFXS.ORG - President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas Texas. 18 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 LYNDON B. JOHNSON 36th President of the United States (November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969) Nickname: “LBJ”

Born: August 27, 1908, near Johnson City, Texas Died: January 22, 1973, near Johnson City, Texas

Father: Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr. Mother: Rebekah Baines Johnson Married: Claudia “Lady Bird” Alta Taylor (1912-2007), on November 17, 1934 Children: Lynda Bird Johnson (1944- ); Luci Baines Johnson (1947- )

Religion: Disciples of Christ Education: Graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (1930) (now known as Texas State University-San Marcos) Occupation: Teacher, public of¿ cial Political Party: Democrat

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Born: January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California Died: April 22, 1994, in New York, New York

Father: Francis Anthony Nixon Mother: Hannah Milhous Nixon Married: Thelma “Patricia” Catherine Ryan (1912-1993), on June 21, 1940 Children: Patricia Nixon (1946- ); Julie Nixon (1948- )

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Born: July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska

Died: December 26, 2006 in Rancho Mirage, California

Father: Leslie Lynch King

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Married: Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer Warren (1918- ), on October 15, 1948

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Born: February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois

Died: June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California

Father: John Edward Reagan

Mother: Nelle Wilson Reagan

Married: Jane Wyman (1917-2007), on June 25, 1940 (divorced in 1948); Nancy Davis (1923- ), on March 4, 1952

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Mother: Dorothy Walker Bush

Married: Barbara Pierce (1925- ), on January 6, 1945

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Born: July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut Father: George Herbert Walker Bush Mother: Barbara Pierce Bush Married: Laura Welch (1946- ), on November 5, 1977 Children: Barbara Pierce Bush (1981- ), Jenna Welch Bush (1981- )

Religion: Methodist Education: Graduated from Yale University (1968); Graduated from Harvard Business School (1975) Occupation: Businessman Political Party: Republican

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Born: August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii

Father: Barack Hussein Obama, Sr.

Mother: Ann Dunham

Married: Michelle Robinson (1964- ), on October 18, 1992

Children: Malia Ann Obama (1999- ); Natasha “Sasha” Obama (2001- )

Religion: United Church of Christ

Education: Attended Occidental College; Graduated Columbia University (1983); AdamsGettysburg’s County Black Heritage Tours Graduated from Harvard Law School (1991) Democratic Committee Occupation: Lawyer A Road To Freedom Political Party: Democrat Welcome to Gettysburg - the most historic town in 52 ChambersburgAmerica. For St., more Gettysburg, than two centuries, BlackPA families Other Government Positions: helped build and mold this town of Civil War destiny. * Member of Illinois State Senate, 1996-2004 717.337.5285 • www.adamsdemocrats.com * United States Senator, 2005-08 Weekdays: 12 toOur 2PM, Heritage 5 to 7PM,Tours highlightWeekends the contributions 1 to 3PM and roles played by these families, the community and to Presidential Salary: $400,000/year + $50,000 expense account our national heritage. Notable Events: EVENTS: * 2009 - In an effort to rejuvenate the struggling U.S. economy, Congress passes the • FebruaryCOMING - April IN ~ FoodAPRIL! Drive for Local Charities American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which allocates money for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy ef¿ ciency and science, assistance • FebruaryGGETTYSBURGETTYSBURG 17BBLACKLAC -K MarchHHISTORYISTORY MMUSEUM, U6SE U~M Sign, IINC.NC. your Candidates’ Petitions to the unemployed, and State and local ¿ scal stabilization. 7777 7 7for BBaltimorealti mtheore SSt.,t .May, ##102102 | PP.O.Primary.O. BBoxox 33071071 | GGettysburg,ettysburg, PPAA 1173257325 2010 The Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010. 8855.804.888455.804.8884 | oonlinenline: ggettysburgblackhistory.orgettysburgblackhistory.org

RRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1. President to be Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy and of the Militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States. 2. He shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. 3. He shall have power to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur. 4. He shall nominate and appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, Supreme Court judges and other of¿ cers of the United States. 5. He shall have power to ¿ ll up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of Senate, by granting commissioners, which shall expire at the end of their next session. 6. He shall communicate to Congress. He may convene and adjourn Congress, in case of disagreement, etc. He shall receive ambassadors, execute laws and commission all of¿ cers of the United States. PRESIDENTIAL FACTS - George Washington was the only president who did not live in Washington, D.C. and the only president who was unanimously elected, receiving 69 of 69 electoral votes. He was the only president with no opposition. - John Adams and George Bush are the only Presidents whose sons were also to serve as president. Adams was the ¿ rst president to reside in Washington, D.C. - Thomas Jefferson was the ¿ rst president inaugurated in Washington, D.C. and the ¿ rst president elected by the House of Representatives. - William Henry Harrison was the ¿ rst president to die in of¿ ce and was also the oldest president inaugurated (68 years and 24 days old) and served the shortest term as President from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. - Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest inaugurated president in American History (42 years). However John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest elect- ed President (43). - Warren G. Harding was the ¿ rst president to ride to his inauguration in an automobile. - John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the ¿ rst president whose inauguration was shown on color television and the fourth president assassinated. - was the ¿ rst president from the “Deep South” (Georgia) elected since before the Civil War. - Gerald Rudolph Ford was the ¿ rst President to take the Presidential Oath as a direct result of his predecessor’s resignation making him the ¿ rst and only non-elected president. 23 • Gettysburg Times • February 2015 PRESIDENT’S DAY MATTRESS SALE SAVE up to $400 ON AN ADJUSTABLE FOUNDATION FROM BEAUTYREST® OR A FREE BOXSPRING

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