At the end of the 19th century very few people in America had seen the president of the United States. Many people who voted for Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Jackson were voting on the ideas they represented rather than the face.
Frank Whelan is a journalist for WFMZ-TV, focusing on local news in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With a passion for history, Frank's articles for "History's Headlines" explore various aspects of the city's past, from notable figures and events to lesser-known stories that have shaped the community.