Maine's Hail to the Chief: A History of Presidential Visits to the Pine Tree State

by Mac Smith

Book Overview

A visit from the President of the United States always brings with it excitement. In Maine, perhaps part of that excitement stems from the fact that presidents rarely visit the state-only 18 of the 45 presidents have visited Maine in the nation's 244-year history.

Many of these visits came at significant points in a presidency; and some visits had controversy, conflict, and ironic twists. For example:

* During George Washington's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1684750121
• ISBN13: 9781684750122
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"