another example of why I love history
Nov. 6th, 2012 12:11 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
winterbadgerThrough a complex series of linkages, I got to this page about a fountain in President's Park, outside the White House.
The short biography it includes about Maj. Archibald Butt, USA, is fascinating for a variety of reasons. Most striking (though not the most important) is the image of the President of the United States delivering the eulogy for an aide at not one but two memorial services and collapsing in tears. Wow! This would make great drama.
The short biography it includes about Maj. Archibald Butt, USA, is fascinating for a variety of reasons. Most striking (though not the most important) is the image of the President of the United States delivering the eulogy for an aide at not one but two memorial services and collapsing in tears. Wow! This would make great drama.
