The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln

The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln

By Adrienne Raptis | February 11, 2018 | Comments Off on The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln

“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” – Abraham Lincoln  While President’s Day was originally begun to honor George Washington, another popular figurehead we honor on President’s Day is the renowned 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.…

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In the News – Local rare bookseller showcases inauguration memorabilia

In the News – Local rare bookseller showcases inauguration memorabilia

By Adrienne Raptis | January 18, 2017 | Comments Off on In the News – Local rare bookseller showcases inauguration memorabilia

Matthew Raptis was live on WPBF 25 News speaking on Presidential inauguration memorabilia.   Here is the Transcript: WHEN DONALD TRUMP TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE IT WILL– THERE WILL BE A LOT OF MEMENTOS.OF COURSE THERE ARE A LOT OF HISTORICAL ITEMS FROM PAST PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS. JOINING US NOW TO TAKE A LOOK AT…

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The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House

The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House

By Susan Christiansen | January 9, 2017 | Comments Off on The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House

The coastal Kennedy estate on North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida served as the “Winter White House” throughout the John F. Kennedy administration from 1961-1963. Sworn in as president on January 20, 1961, 41-year-old John F. Kennedy became the youngest person to be elected president in American history; 31-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy became the third youngest First Lady. As…

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