"I'd like to be a mascot"
During World War II, the Marines distinguished themselves on land, sea and in the air. Daring attacks and rescues were well covered in the paper and in newsreels....
In a democratic system, all must vote
Like Mrs. Bertram Jeffrey, many citizens called on Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act for the continuance of a true democratic system.
John Wayne on the Panama Canal
Actor John Wayne wrote to President Jimmy Carter in October 1977 to express his support for the passage of the Panama Canal Treaty. The treaty returned control of the...
Kid’s day
In this letter to President Gerald Ford, a third-grade class from Deal, New Jersey, had a special request—they asked the President to create a Kid’s Day.
Lafayette’s zeal
While at the Newburgh (NY) cantonment, General George Washington corresponded with the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette was on leave from the army working in Europe...
Letter from Anthony Ferreira
In 1974, Anthony Ferreira told President Gerald Ford, “I think you are half right and half wrong” regarding the pardon of Richard Nixon.
Letter from Carolyn Weatherhogg
In 1943, Carolyn Weatherhogg suggested to President Franklin D. Roosevelt that men be drafted alphabetically.