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David Rice Atchison: President For A Day?

At 12 noon on March 4, 1849, the presidential administration of James Polk ended. 24 hours later, at noon on March 5, President Zachary Taylor took the oath of office to become president. During those 24 hours in-between, who was the president? According to some, it was a member of the United State…

Librarian Historians: David Rice Atchison

In the first ever podcast by children's librarian Patrick Glancy and teen's librarian Kia Boyd, we explore the life of the man Atchison, KS and Atchison County was named after, David Rice Atchison, and his effect on Kansas history.

David Rice Atchison: President For One Day - Episode73

Today’s story is about a man who should be recognized as America’s 12th president – at least that’s what the folks from the great state of Missouri would suggest. And if the citizens of the “Show Me State” – folks known for their skepticism about almost everything – can believe in Mr. Atchison’s…

Mark's Almanac for March 4, 2022

It was on this date in 1849 that some argue that David Rice Atchison was acting President of the United States.

Atchison County

This week on Show Me Missourah, Scott traveled to the far northwestern tip of the state to explore Atchison County—where Missouri meets the wide-open prairie and the Missouri River bends toward Iowa and Nebraska. Joined by two of the local county commissioners, he uncovered the deep roots of a coun…

Ep. 2. 26: Father John Hogan

This episode explores the aftermath of the Dred Scott decision and its explosive impact on the nation. Monsignor and Teresa detail how the ruling dismantled the Missouri Compromise and fueled violent clashes in Kansas under the guise of “popular sovereignty.” They introduce key figures like David R…

Episode 062 - Slaves in Medfield, America's "One-Day President", Love Poems, Groundhogs Day, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the history of slaves working as nailers in Medfield, the story of David Rice Atchison, America's One-Day President, Love Poems, Groundhog's Day, snow storms and much more.

President for a Day - David Rice Atchison - Platte County, MO - 1849

Missouri Mayhem - In this episode, we explore the fascinating myth surrounding Missouri politician David Rice Atchison, who allegedly served as U.S. President for a single day in 1849. We dive into the historical context of mid-19th century America, the political chaos of 1849, and the truth behind…

75 - Ladies Who Live in Anxiety

In this week’s episode, Sammy scares the ladies with the most haunted house in America: The Sallie House. As the L’Ecole #41 is poured, the ladies learn what keto is, praise the rebellious history of the Renaissance Faire and stop at nothing to play pickleball. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvig…

Beyond Mount Rushmore - David Rice Atchison, President for a Day

In this episode of Beyond Mount Rushmore, we delve into a fascinating and often overlooked moment in American history that raises a simple yet intriguing question: Who was the president of the United States on a peculiar day in 1849? Join me, Jeff Hickcox, alongside Stan Nawalaniec, as we explore t…