Less than four months after taking office the President was on his way to a summer retreat on the New Jersey seashore to celebrate the nations birthday. He planned to make a brief stop to give a speech at Williams College, his alma mater. The newly inaugurated President arrived at the Washington Railroad Depot at...Continue Reading

Richard Lawrence, a painter, having been exposed to noxious chemicals for much of his working life, suddenly began to exhibit a change in his personality. Even his appearance changed. He had previously dressed rather conservatively, but abruptly altered his style and began dressing with more flair, even growing a mustache. Born in England, he began...Continue Reading