“Our Presidents” — First five verses, author unknown. All other verses, Lois Miller, Shamokin Dam

First on the list is Washington, Virginia’s proudest name. John Adams’ next, the Federalist, from Massachusetts came. Three sons of old Virginia into the White House go – Twas Jefferson, James Madison and then came James Monroe.

Massachusetts for one term, sent Adams called John Q.And Tennessee, a Democrat, brave Jackson, tried and true. Martin Van Buren of New York, and Harrison we see. And Tyler of Virginia, then Polk of Tennessee.

Louisiana Taylor sent; New York, Millard Fillmore. New Hampshire gave us Franklin Pierce and when his term was o’er the Keystone state Buchanan sent – war thunder shook the realm. Abe Lincoln wore a martyr’s crown and Johnson took the helm.

Then U.S. Grant of Illinois, who ruled with sword and pen, and Hayes and Garfield (who was shot) two noble Buckeye men. Chet Arthur from New York, then Grover Cleveland came. Ben Harrison served just one term, then Cleveland came again.

McKinley, shot at Buffalo – the nation plunged in grief, and T.R., the Rough Rider of New York succeeded him as chief. Taft of Ohio, followed him then Woodrow Wilson came, New Jersey’s learned Democrat – War set the world aflame.

And when the tide of strife and hate its baneful course had run, the country went Republican, As Warren Harding won. Then scandals like the Tea-pot Dome rocked a nation crying, “Thief.” Then Warren died and people lined the funeral route in grief.

So Calvin Coolidge took the oath at Warren Harding’s passing. And then came Herbert Hoover, (who studied engineering). Suddenly in ’29 the Great Depression struck, and FDR of old New York was sent to try his luck.