The weather was perfect as we made the 12-mile jaunt from the motel to downtown Niles, Ohio. My chauffeur’s GPS took us right to the site – the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial. As soon as I was pulled from my…
Author: Thomas Watson
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!
4: PITT TO PUNX & NO PREZ
It was Friday July 12, 2013 and we were headed for Pittsburgh. I was in my usual spot while on the road – a snug pocket in a well-padded camera case as I rode in the back seat of the…
3: CANTON-BOUND WITHOUT A FOOTBALL
I was up early on July 11, 2013 and rarin’ to go. The goal on that day was to see Harding’s birthplace in Blooming Grove, Ohio; then pay a visit to the Amish in Berlin, Ohio; and end the day…
2: HARDING HOMETOWN – MARION, OH
After nearly being blown away in Fremont, we made our way to Marion, Ohio on the afternoon of July 10, 2013 to visit sites related to President Warren G. Harding. While there were wires down along our route to Marion,…
1: THE JOURNEY BEGINS – 2013
As I was carried past the Hayes Presidential Library headed for the parking lot, the storm hit. My photographer, his wife Vicki, and I took refuge in the basement of the library, which had lost power. Emergency lights kept us…
INTRO: Through the eyes of Jefferson
Hello world!
My name is Thomas Watson and I have decided to start this blog to share my passion that is centered on the Presidents of the United States. I believe that you will find these posts interesting as you will read…