When it came to cigars, President Ulysses S. Grant wasn’t about to come up short. In fact, the Savior of the Union allegedly smoked 20 stogies per day and in 1885, Grant’s habit finally caught up with him as he died from throat cancer at the age of 63.
Cigars have held a special place in Presidential history, and in my photographer’s latest YouTube episode on Jefferson’s Salute to the Presidents, you’ll be taken on an adventure dedicated to the life of our 18th President – from his humble birth in Ohio to his untimely death in Upstate New York.
If you’re interested in watching Grant’s entire life unfold before your eyes, then click on the convenient link below. Please do us a favor and subscribe to Tom’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of our action-packed shows about our Presidents. So now, click that link, grab a cigar (but don’t inhale like Bill Clinton), and enjoy the show.
My name is Thomas Watson and I've been a U.S. history fanatic since I was 9 years old. In 2013, I decided to take my passion to the next level when I purchased a Thomas Jefferson bobble head with the sole intention of photographing that bobble head at Presidential sites. From that first day on July 10, 2013 at Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio, this journey has taken on a life of its own. Now, nearly 40,000 miles later, I thought it was time to share the experiences, stories, and photos of Jefferson's travels. Keep in mind, this entire venture has been done with the deepest respect for the men who held the office as our President; no matter what their political affiliations, personal ambitions, or public scandals may have been. This blog is intended to be a true tribute to the Presidents of the United States and this story will be told Through the Eyes of Jefferson. I hope you enjoy the ride!
