Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, has the distinction of being the only person appointed to both the positions of Vice President and President. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned in December, 1973. President Richard Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974. Nixon’s resignation was a first for the United States. Presidents have been assassinated and have died while in office but none had ever resigned. Ford was in the right place … [Read more...]
About Charlene Scott
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Charlene’s passion is travel and sharing her stories and travel memories. While usually a solo traveler, her trips are well planned adventures that provide for maximum fulfillment and affordability. A history buff, she has a particular interest in the Presidential Libraries. She calls the Alabama Gulf Coast home which provides her with beautiful sunsets, seafood and inspiration. She is happiest when documenting her travel memories, one shutter click at a time. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
48 hours in Los Angeles – Fast, Furious and Fun!
When you think of Los Angeles, the first thing you think of is Hollywood. But there are many other things to do there that are not related to tinsel town. Recently, I spent a whirlwind weekend in Los Angeles. I hurried off my delayed Southwest flight, found the shuttle bus to the Westin Hotel at Los Angeles Airport. Fifteen minutes later, a quick ride by LA standards, I flew into the hotel room where my friend had already arrived. A quick change … [Read more...]
Larger than life Texas Presidential Libraries
It is said that everything is bigger in Texas. This is proved true as Texas houses three of the thirteen Presidential Libraries run by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are located in the Lone Star state. These libraries are unique as they are the only presidential libraries to be located on college campuses. The LBJ library was dedicated on May 22, 1971 at the University of Texas at Austin. The George H.W. Bush library was … [Read more...]