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A Presidential Life

by McPherson, James M.

Book - 2009

The ghost, or presence, of Abe Lincoln is said to haunt in the White House because of unfinished business and a time of national unrest, namely the Civil ...Show more The ghost, or presence, of Abe Lincoln is said to haunt in the White House because of unfinished business and a time of national unrest, namely the Civil War. During the administration of FDR and another time of national unrest, WWII, Lincoln's ghost was said to be particularly active. Winston Churchill reported an encounter and refused to stay in the Lincoln Bedroom. Show less

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Marilyn Monroe

The Private Life of A Public Icon

by Casillo, Charles

Book - 2018

The ghost of Marilyn Monroe is said to wander the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. The ghost of Marilyn Monroe is said to wander the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Show less

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Orson Welles

A Biography

by Leaming, Barbara

Streaming Audiobook - 2009

The ghost of Orson Welles is supposed to haunt the Sweet Lady Jane Bakery which used to be the Ma Maison restaurant, which Welles often ate at before he died. The ghost of Orson Welles is supposed to haunt the Sweet Lady Jane Bakery which used to be the Ma Maison restaurant, which Welles often ate at before he died. Show less

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Elvis Presley

The Man, the Life, the Legend

by Keogh, Pamela Clarke

Downloadable Audiobook - 2009

Evlis Presley may never have left Graceland, although some say he also haunts the old RCA recording studios and the Las Vegas Hilton. Evlis Presley may never have left Graceland, although some say he also haunts the old RCA recording studios and the Las Vegas Hilton. Show less

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Benjamin Franklin

An American Life

by Isaacson, Walter

Audiobook CD - 2003

The ghost of Ben Franklin is said to wander near the library of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia (and, perhaps, his statue comes to life and dances in front of the streets). The ghost of Ben Franklin is said to wander near the library of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia (and, perhaps, his statue comes to life and dances in front of the streets). Show less

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My Theodosia

by Seton, Anya

eBook - 1900

Theodosia Burr, the daughter of vice president Aaron Burr (who famously fatally shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel), was reported missing after her ship never arrived in New York City in 1812. Supposedly a portrait of her is haunted. Theodosia Burr, the daughter of vice president Aaron Burr (who famously fatally shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel), was reported missing after her ship never arrived in New York City in 1812. Supposedly a portrait of her is haunted. Show less

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Abigail Adams

by Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Book - 2009

Some people report seeing the ghost of Abigail Adams going toward the East Room of the White House. That's where she used to hang her laundry. Some people report seeing the ghost of Abigail Adams going toward the East Room of the White House. That's where she used to hang her laundry. Show less

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Al Capone

His Life, Legacy, and Legend

by Bair, Deirdre

Book - 2016

Supposedly the ghost of Al Capone haunts his old jail cell at Alcatrez, where banjo music plays. Supposedly the ghost of Al Capone haunts his old jail cell at Alcatrez, where banjo music plays. Show less

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All the Presidents' Gardens

Madison's Cabbages to Kennedy's Roses : How the White House Grounds Have Grown With America

by McDowell, Marta

Book - 2016

From beyond the grave, Dolley Madison refused to allow the White House Rose Garden to be disturbed when Mrs. Woodrow Wilson wanted to dig it up. From beyond the grave, Dolley Madison refused to allow the White House Rose Garden to be disturbed when Mrs. Woodrow Wilson wanted to dig it up. Show less

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Lucille Ball

Actress & Comedienne

by Herringshaw, DeAnn

Book - 2012

Lucille Ball is said to haunt her former Beverly Hills residence. Lucille Ball is said to haunt her former Beverly Hills residence. Show less

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American Lion

Andrew Jackson in the White House

by Meacham, Jon

eBook - 2008

The Rose Room in the White House is supposedly haunted by the ghost of Andrew Jackson, whose bed is in that room. The Rose Room in the White House is supposedly haunted by the ghost of Andrew Jackson, whose bed is in that room. Show less

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The Valentino Affair

The Jazz Age Murder Scandal That Shocked New York Society and Gripped the World

by Evans, Colin

eBook - 2014

Old Hollywood heartthrob Rudolph Valentino is said to haunt the home where he lived, Falcon's Lair, after he died at the age of 31 from contracting an infection. Old Hollywood heartthrob Rudolph Valentino is said to haunt the home where he lived, Falcon's Lair, after he died at the age of 31 from contracting an infection. Show less

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The Creation of Anne Boleyn

A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen

by Bordo, Susan

Book - 2013

BONUS EUROPEAN GHOST: The ghost of Anne Boleyn is said to haunt the Tower of London where she was beheaded for treason upon the order of King Henry VIII in 1536. BONUS EUROPEAN GHOST: The ghost of Anne Boleyn is said to haunt the Tower of London where she was beheaded for treason upon the order of King Henry VIII in 1536. Show less

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Hamlet

by Shakespeare, William

Audiobook CD - 2014

BONUS LITERARY GHOST: Where would Hamlet be if not for the ghost of his father? BONUS LITERARY GHOST: Where would Hamlet be if not for the ghost of his father? Show less

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John Lennon's ghost supposedly haunts the Dakota building where he was murdered. John Lennon's ghost supposedly haunts the Dakota building where he was murdered. Show less

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