Cheryl Harness, b.1951. Author and illustrator of many children’s biographies and books about American historical events, including Three Young Pilgrims, Young John Quincy, Young Abe Lincoln, and The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin. I’m telling you these are beautifully illustrated books, and Ms. Harness tells a good story, too.

Nancy Reagan, b. 1921.

George W. Bush, b. 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

Isn’t it rather funny that Nancy Reagan and President Bush have the same birthdate?