Presidents of the United States

New Book "The Lincoln Family Photograph" Follows a 25-Year-Long Crusade to Prove the Authenticity of an Unknown Image of Lincoln

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

On the afternoon before Lincoln was shot, Mary thought that she was just going out with her husband for a carriage ride.

Key Points: 
  • On the afternoon before Lincoln was shot, Mary thought that she was just going out with her husband for a carriage ride.
  • It will undoubtedly unleash a media storm as Lincoln fans and scholars debate where Morgan's history of that last day is true.
  • Books are available at the website www.bulrushesmedia.com including a book plus framed museum-quality copies of the author's photographs.
  • It contains the four Lincolns from my Lincoln Family Photograph.

Stardock Releases New Candidates and More in v1.2 Update for The Political Machine 2020

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released new candidates and made many other significant improvements today in the v1.2 update for The Political Machine 2020, a political strategy/simulation game.

Key Points: 
  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released new candidates and made many other significant improvements today in the v1.2 update for The Political Machine 2020, a political strategy/simulation game.
  • v1.2 adds two highly requested candidates to the game: Barack Obama and John McCain.
  • They join an already robust lineup of candidates including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and more.
  • About Stardock: Stardock is a developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software.

Long Island University Announces Theodore Roosevelt Virtual Lecture Series

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.
  • "President Theodore Roosevelt continues to fascinate Americans a century after his death for his charismatic personality, forward-thinking policies and dynamic leadership," stated Tweed Roosevelt, Long Island University Professor and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute.
  • The virtual lecture series will continue with the following:
    Hosted by Tweed Roosevelt, the lecture explores the story of how Theodore Roosevelt used naval power to make the U.S. a world power, and will include a discussion about the current situation surrounding the aircraft carrier named after him, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN17).
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Institute serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.

CED Issues Statement on Federal Guidelines for Reopening the Economy

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

And it can be done safely even with today's limited testing capacity by pacing the reopening to the testing capacity."

Key Points: 
  • And it can be done safely even with today's limited testing capacity by pacing the reopening to the testing capacity."
  • "Americans have proven over these recent weeks that citizens in a democracy can effectively and responsibly respond to a pandemic threat.
  • We can likewise effectively and responsibly reopen our economy as we race to develop effective treatments or a vaccine.
  • W. Bowman Cutter is Senior Fellow and Director of the Next American Economy Project at the Roosevelt Institute.

Taft University Announces 20th Annual Dr Roger J Duthoy Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.
  • This year, we are excited to announce the 20th Annual Dr Roger J Duthoy Scholarship Program, including three different scholarships towards our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree programs.
  • Taft University offers three Doctor of Education concentrations: Leadership & Management, Technology & Leadership, and Charter School Administration.
  • About William Howard Taft University:
    For over four decades William Howard Taft University ( www.taft.edu ) has offered distance learning graduate degree programs in business, education, and taxation to students throughout the world.

The Taft University System Tackles COVID-19

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Friday, April 3, 2020

For The Taft University System, which has been providing distance education for over 40 years, it is business as usual.

Key Points: 
  • For The Taft University System, which has been providing distance education for over 40 years, it is business as usual.
  • The Taft University System has been a leader in distance education for decades.
  • At The Taft University System, we offer Post-Graduate level degree programs in business, education and law.
  • About The Taft University System:
    The Taft University System is comprised of William Howard Taft University and Taft Law School.

Hudson Executive Capital Responds to USA Technologies’ Highly Misleading Proxy Materials

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Hudson Executive Capital LP (Hudson Executive), a New York-based investment firm and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. (USAT or the Company) (OTC:USAT) with beneficial ownership of approximately 16.2% of USATs common stock, today issued the following statement in response to USATs proxy materials filed on March 24, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Hudson Executive Capital LP (Hudson Executive), a New York-based investment firm and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. (USAT or the Company) (OTC:USAT) with beneficial ownership of approximately 16.2% of USATs common stock, today issued the following statement in response to USATs proxy materials filed on March 24, 2020.
  • Douglas Braunstein, Founder and Managing Partner of Hudson Executive said: Throughout this process, USAT has repeatedly engaged in what we believe to be misleading tactics intended to disenfranchise shareholders and entrench management and the Board of Directors.
  • However, USAT responded by abruptly cutting off discussions and instead issued a highly misleading press release.
  • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP are serving as legal advisors to Hudson Executive.

Preston Hollow Capital Bond Financing Facilitates Roosevelt University Acquisition in Dislocated Tax-Exempt Market

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.

Key Points: 
  • The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.
  • Roosevelt University could not have completed this transaction in the capital markets, and it highlights the execution certainty that Preston Hollow Capital can deliver to borrowers.
  • The transaction was completed as a result of Preston Hollow Capital, in its role as Bondholder Representative, approving the issuance of the additional Series 2020 debt for Roosevelt University.
  • Once again Preston Hollow Capital provided a highly flexible, customized financial solution specifically catered to Roosevelts needs for this transaction, said Andrew Harris, CFO of Roosevelt University.

Stardock Releases Political Strategy Game The Political Machine 2020

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.

Key Points: 
  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.
  • "This game takes politics and brings them to players in a way that is fun and interesting," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.
  • The Political Machine 2020 features unique ideology trees for the candidates that allows each of them to play differently from one another.
  • The Political Machine 2020 is available on Steam and Stardock for $14.99.

Hudson Executive Issues Statement Regarding USA Technologies’ Latest Attempt to Manipulate the Director Election Ahead of Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

We believe that the Board conducted a woefully inadequate search process given the number of highly-qualified candidates Hudson Executive has already identified for the CEO position.

Key Points: 
  • We believe that the Board conducted a woefully inadequate search process given the number of highly-qualified candidates Hudson Executive has already identified for the CEO position.
  • Further, the Board approved significant payments for Mr. Layden and a permanent CFO less than two months before the annual meeting.
  • We encourage shareholders to vote the GOLD proxy card and support the full slate of directors nominated by Hudson Executive.
  • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP are serving as legal advisors to Hudson Executive.