Monday Mix n Mash First Ladies and Failures Edition:
As we have mentioned before, Denver has yet to produce a President- but we do have a few Dolly Madison Ice Cream shops and Bakeries! Dolly Madison was first lady to President James Madison.
We also mentioned the connection between President Eisenhower and Denver, but failed to let you know that Mamie Eisenhower, his wife and therefore First Lady, though not born here- grew up here.
John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate President Reagan because of his love for Jodie Foster, planned the assassination while staying in a motel on West Colfax where he reportedly walked across the street to eat every meal at the McDonalds
In 1908, Denver hosted The Democratic Convention, nominating William Jennings Bryan as their candidate. William Jennings Bryan ran for president and lost- three separate times.
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