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Ep 96 - Eric Krug, Thanksgiving, Grave Robbing, JFK
Nov 23, 2022
Presidential expert, Eric Krug, joins the hosts to discuss strange stories of presidential history, including JFK's return, Thanksgiving traditions, Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, grave robbing incidents, and a comical comparison between the US presidency and He-Man.
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- Grave robbing incidents in the 19th century highlight the demand for cadavers for medical education.
- President Woodrow Wilson suggested changing the date of Thanksgiving to extend the Christmas shopping season.
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Grave Robbing and Medical Students in the 19th Century
John Scott Harrison, son of President William Henry Harrison and father of President Benjamin Harrison, had his grave guarded after a nearby grave was robbed for medical students in the 19th century who needed bodies to dissect. Despite precautions, John's grave was also disturbed, leading to a search of a nearby medical college. They found gruesome evidence of body parts and a shaft used to transport corpses. In the end, the missing body was discovered in pickling vats at the University of Michigan. These incidents shed light on the demand for fresh bodies for medical education during that time.
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