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Casinos

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A casino might not be the first place one has in mind when thinking about going out to eat, but these establishments usually have a variety of dining options, from buffet-style areas to casual eateries and upscale, more traditional restaurants, with good prices and good food, to attract gamblers .

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Hotels

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Unlike a regular restaurant, where clients come and go, hotel kitchen staff is used to serving the same guests more than once in short periods of time . This motivates them to enforce a higher standard of service since their clients will return soon and are more likely to hold them accountable for any previous issues.

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Delicatessens

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Other than being a place where you buy ingredients, a delicatessen store, known as a deli, is also known for its sandwiches and often offers other meal options like soups and salads .

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Sporting venues

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Eating a hot dog or a hamburger with a beer on a sunny day, while sitting on the benches during a baseball game, is an experience that everyone should attempt at least once in their lives.

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Department stores

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Department stores are convenient. These places offer many different services, grouped together, in a controlled environment, including meals. In their food courts, you can choose your menu from a variety of stands, take your tray to your selected table, and eat undisturbed .

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Colleges and universities

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College and university campuses usually have dining halls or food courts that are open to students, faculty, and staff. But some are also open to the general public. Their meals tend to be healthy and balanced , prepared by catering companies that work with nutritionists.

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Bowling alleys

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Many bowling alleys have snack bars or restaurants where you can get food and drinks to enjoy while you bowl . Or you can enjoy it without bowling, as well.

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Train stations

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Train stations often have a selection of restaurants and cafes for travelers where you can watch the passengers and dream of going places while you enjoy a snack .

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Bookstores

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Many bookstores, especially larger chains or independent ones, now include cafes. These offer a relaxing and quiet environment to enjoy a coffee and a light meal or snack while browsing a book.

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Hospitals

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Hospitals are places where people spend long periods, maybe waiting for somebody else, and have areas where they can grab a bite in a usually quiet place. And, since the food is usually prepared in the hospital kitchens, hygiene and health tend to be especially respected .

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Hardware stores

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Believe it or not, some larger hardware stores, particularly those in rural areas, have a small cafe or deli counter serving basic meals . It's often a local gathering spot for the community.

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Cooking schools

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Some cooking schools offer demonstration classes that include a meal, or they might have a small cafe open to the public, where students offer their creations .

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George Washington - The whiskey-making Founding Father

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After leading the nation, George Washington stepped into the world of spirits, whiskey spirits, that is! In 1797, his farm manager convinced him to open a distillery at Mount Vernon . Within two years, it became one of the largest in the country, producing nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey annually.

Here’s a fun fact: Washington didn’t need a marketing team. His whiskey was sold in unmarked barrels to local merchants, and his operation was so successful that it became one of the top money-makers in the area. The best part? You can try it today at the reconstructed distillery!

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Theodore Roosevelt - Adventurer-in-Chief

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Not one to sit still, Theodore Roosevelt went on an exploration of the Amazon rainforest after leaving office. In 1913, he embarked on a seven-month journey to map an uncharted river . Guess what it’s called today? The Roosevelt River, of course!

The expedition was grueling: he caught malaria, suffered a leg injury, and nearly died. Though he made it back home, his health never fully recovered. Roosevelt’s post-presidency was all about adventure and risks!

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Thomas Jefferson - The University Founder

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Thomas Jefferson didn’t just help write the Declaration of Independence; he also founded the University of Virginia . A firm believer in education, he wanted to create a university that emphasized academic freedom and rigorous learning. So, in 1819, ten years after leaving office, he established the University of Virginia, which opened in 1825.

Jefferson personally designed the campus, including its iconic Rotunda, and hand-picked the first professors. He once called the university one of his greatest accomplishments, right up there with drafting the Declaration of Independence.

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John Quincy Adams - From President to Congressman

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John Quincy Adams didn’t believe in retirement, you know? He didn’t go back for a second term, but instead of stepping away from public service, he returned to Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for nine terms until his death in 1848.

His dedication earned him the nickname "Father of the House." Even in his final moments, he was working: he collapsed on the House floor after casting a vote and died two days later. Well, once a public servant, always a public servant.

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William Howard Taft - From President to Supreme Court Justice

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Most former presidents take a step back from government, but William Howard Taft went in the opposite direction. After serving as the 27th president, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1921.

He later admitted that being on the Supreme Court was his true calling, famously stating, "I don’t remember that I ever was president." Taft remains the only person in history to have served in both roles! Talk about an upgrade!

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Calvin Coolidge - Presidential columnist

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Some former presidents write memoirs, but Calvin Coolidge took it a step further. From 1930 to 1931, he wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column titled Thinking Things Over with Calvin Coolidge .

His articles covered a range of topics, from politics to everyday life. As it turns out, running a country gives you plenty to write about!

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Jimmy Carter - The humanitarian president

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If there’s one president who redefined life after the White House, that is Jimmy Carter. In 1982, he founded the Carter Center , a nonprofit organization focused on democracy, health, and human rights.

He has also spent decades working with Habitat for Humanity, personally helping to build homes for those in need. In 2002, Carter’s humanitarian work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, making him the only former president to receive the honor for efforts made after leaving office. He once said his post-presidency was "more gratifying" than his time in politics. Only logical, right?

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Ronald Reagan - A Knight of the Realm

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Yes, that’s a literal title. Ronald Reagan didn’t take up a new career after leaving office, but he did receive an unexpected knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. In 1989, just months after stepping down as president, he was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.

While it’s a prestigious honor, American citizens aren’t allowed to use the title "Sir," so there was no "Sir Ronald" in the works. Reagan wasn’t the only president to receive this honor; Dwight Eisenhower and George H.W. Bush were also knighted.

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Bill Clinton - Grammy-winning storyteller

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Bill Clinton has always been a gifted speaker, so it’s no surprise that he won not one, but two Grammy Awards, though they weren’t for playing his famous saxophone. He won Best Spoken Word Album in 2004 and 2005, narrating both a children’s book and his autobiography.

Clinton joins a small but prestigious club of American presidents who have won Grammys, including Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter. His ability to captivate audiences didn’t end with politics; he simply found a new stage.

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George W. Bush - From the White House to the Art Studio

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After serving two terms as president, George W. Bush discovered a surprising new passion: painting. How about that? In 2012, he began taking art lessons , and by 2013, his paintings were revealed to the public following an email hack.

Bush embraced his new hobby and has since published several collections, including Portraits of Courage , which features paintings of US military veterans. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries, proving that a president can become an artist, too. While politics was his career, painting has become his personal form of expression.

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Childhood and privileged upbringing

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York, into a wealthy New York family. Her father, John Bouvier, was a successful stockbroker, while her mother, Janet, encouraged her daughters to develop an appreciation for culture, languages, and the arts. Young Jackie also became an accomplished horsewoman and won several national equestrian championships as a child.

Her parents divorced when she was 10, and her mother later married businessman Hugh Auchincloss. Jackie split her time between high-society Manhattan and the Auchincloss family's homes, including a large estate in Virginia. She was exposed to travel, art, history, and high society from an early age, all interests that stayed with her.

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Studying in France

France became an important part of Jackie's life while she was still a college student. In 1949, during her junior year at Vassar College, she studied abroad in Paris . She lived with a French family and immersed herself in the French language, history, and culture.

The year in France stayed with Jackie long after she returned home. She ultimately graduated from George Washington University in 1951, but her love of French and European culture never faded. As First Lady, that interest showed in her appreciation for historic art, architecture, and design.

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Working as a newspaper photographer

Before becoming a Kennedy, Jackie had a job that put her directly in the middle of Washington life. In 1951, she joined the Washington Times-Herald as an "Inquiring Camera Girl," traveling around the city with a camera and interviewing people she encountered for her column.

Her assignments brought her into contact with politicians, celebrities and ordinary Washington residents . She covered events including Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The job gave Jackie valuable experience in journalism, photography and public life before she ever entered the White House.

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Meeting John F. Kennedy

Jackie met John F. Kennedy in Washington in 1952 through mutual friends. Hailing from a prominent Massachusetts family, Kennedy was a young congressman at the time and was preparing to run for the U.S. Senate, while 23-year-old Jackie was working at the Washington Times-Herald.

The two quickly became a couple, and Kennedy proposed in June 1953. They were young, well-connected, and soon became one of Washington's most talked-about couples. By marrying Kennedy, Jackie was stepping into a political world that would soon make her one of the most recognizable women in America.

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The 1953 wedding

On September 12, 1953, Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy were married at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. More than 1,200 guests attended the reception at Hammersmith Farm, the estate of Jackie's stepfather, Hugh Auchincloss. The wedding received extensive attention from the press and society pages.

Marriage also brought Jackie into a more demanding political world. While Kennedy continued his career in Washington, she supported him through his recovery from serious back problems. During this period, she encouraged him to work on a book about senators who had demonstrated political courage . Profiles in Courage was published in 1956 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957.

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Life as a political wife

As Kennedy's political ambitions grew, so did Jackie's public role. During his 1960 presidential campaign, she became a visible supporter, although her pregnancy (with second child John F. Kennedy Jr.) prevented her from traveling extensively. Instead, she answered campaign letters, gave interviews, filmed TV ads, and wrote a syndicated newspaper column called "Campaign Wife."

Jackie understood that a candidate's family could shape public perception. At the same time, she was protective of her private life and wanted to shield her children from excessive attention. Finding that balance between public expectations and family privacy would remain a recurring theme throughout her life.

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Becoming First Lady

On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy became the 35th president of the United States, making 31-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy one of the youngest First Ladies in American history. Her arrival brought a youthful, sophisticated, and distinctly cultural presence to the White House.

She quickly made clear that she wanted the presidential residence to reflect its history. Jackie was particularly interested in American furniture, paintings, architecture, and decorative arts. At the same time, she was raising two very young children: Caroline was 3, while John Jr. was just over 2 months old when Kennedy took office. She wanted the White House to feel like a home for her family as well as the president's official residence.

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The White House restoration

One of Jackie's most significant projects as First Lady was the restoration of the White House. She was concerned that historic furniture and objects had been removed over the years and wanted the building to better reflect its past.

She brought in experts and helped establish a Fine Arts Committee and the position of White House curator. Jackie also encouraged the return of historically significant furniture and decorative objects. Her efforts helped change the way the White House was viewed , from simply the president's residence to an important, living piece of American history.

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The televised White House tour

On February 14, 1962, millions of Americans were invited inside the White House through a televised tour hosted by Jackie. In the broadcast, she walked viewers through the restored rooms, explaining the history behind the furniture, paintings, and decorative objects.

The program was watched by an estimated 56 million people and earned Jackie an honorary Emmy Award. It was an extraordinary TV moment for the time, allowing Americans to see parts of the White House that were normally inaccessible. Just as importantly, Jackie used the broadcast to explain why preserving the building's history mattered.

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JFK's assassination

November 22, 1963, changed Jackie's life forever. She was sitting beside her husband in the presidential motorcade in Dallas when he was assassinated. At just 34 years old, she suddenly became a widow and a single mother while the entire country, if not the world, watched.

Jackie remained closely involved in the funeral arrangements, including the decision to hold a funeral procession modeled partly on Abraham Lincoln's. Her composure during those days became one of the most enduring images of the tragedy. In the years afterward, she also contributed to efforts to preserve Kennedy's papers, records and legacy, including the creation of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.

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Marriage to Aristotle Onassis

Five years after Kennedy's assassination, Jackie married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis on October 20, 1968. The wedding took place on the private Greek island of Skorpios and generated enormous international attention.

The marriage gave Jackie and her children a life away from the intense political spotlight surrounding the Kennedy family. Onassis died in 1975, leaving Jackie widowed for a second time at age 46. By then, however, she was preparing to build a new professional identity beyond her husbands.

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Her career as an editor and preservationist

Jackie entered the publishing world after her years in the White House, first working as an editor at Viking Press and later joining Doubleday in 1978. She worked with authors and manuscripts and developed a genuine career in publishing rather than simply appearing in the industry because of her famous name.

Her passion for preservation continued as well. In 1975, she became involved in efforts to protect historic buildings in New York, most famously campaigning to save Grand Central Terminal from demolition. That work reflected an interest that had begun with the White House restoration years earlier: preserving the architecture and history of places that might otherwise be lost. She died in her sleep in New York on May 19, 1994, at the age of 64, from complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.