James A. Garfield: Death of a President
James Abram Garfield was born on November 19, 1831, on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio; he was the last U.S. president born …
William McKinley: The 25th President’s Life and Death
Ohio has been home to many presidents before their time in office, two of which had their time in office cut short …
A Swallowtail What? The History of Ohio’s State Flag
Many Ohioans are familiar with our state symbols, especially the state bird (cardinal), the state tree (Ohio buckeye), and the state flag. …
Ohio’s Fight for the White House: Warren G. Harding wins the 1920 Presidential Election
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Warren G. Harding’s presidential victory over Democratic nominee, and Ohio Governor, James M. Cox. Not …
Ohio Memory Staff Picks: Part I
Ohio Memory staff at the Ohio History Connection and State Library of Ohio contribute to the project in a variety of ways—scanning …
On This Day In History: The Death of President Warren G. Harding
On this day 96 years ago, August 2, 1923, President Warren G. Harding died of a heart attack while on a cross-country …
The Power of Music: Political Campaign Songs
With the midterm elections just around the corner, today we’re featuring political and military music in Ohio Memory. A song from George …
Carnation City, U.S.A.
Although its events span over two weeks in late summer, the main weekend of the Alliance Carnation Festival will be in full …
A Nation Weeps: The Death of Ulysses S. Grant
Monday, July 23, marks the anniversary of the death of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War hero, 18th President of the United States, …
Benjamin Harrison: A Presidential Legacy
Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio. He came from a longtime political family: his father was …
