Project 365 – Day Eight
[Day Eight - Newnan]
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Archive for January, 2009
You Won’t Find This Desk At Your Local Staples
You have probably seen this quite famous picture of JFK Jr. peeking out from under his dad’s desk. What you may not know is the fascinating story behind this desk. On November 2, 1880, a large crate arrived at the White House. No one knew what was in it, as they weren’t expecting any deliveries that day. (This was in the days before the Secret Service.) President Rutherford Hayes stood by as workmen opened the mysterious package. Inside was the most beautiful desk he had ever seen, made from dark oak with repeating carved panels all around. He was delighted, but still did not know who had sent it until he noticed the brass plaque accompanying it that read: “Presented by the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland to the President of the United States.”
This is the story of how a ship sent on an Arctic expedition ended up at the White House. Read the rest of this entry »
Cheat Sheet
If you have ever tried to customize a WordPress theme or create you own, then you know how helpful it can be to have a cheat sheet. Andy Gongea has created one of the best cheat sheets I have come across and his blog is a pretty interesting read as well.
