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All the presidents men

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  These might not all be presidents but they were influencers. (L-R, Stephen F Austin, Samuel Houston, Abe Lincoln, and George Washington) The busts were created by sculptor David Adickes. His studio is located in Houston and the following pictures are from his studio.  He is also the creator of the Sam Houston statue that I talked about here .  I understand that his busts were put into a park in Virginia but it was demolished and now you can tour the ruins with John Plashal Photo . You know that at some point this amateur photographer plans on going.  So who is this? My final guest is: James Garfield, second guess: Rutherford B Hayes. Who do you think it is? And  I think using my Sherlock Holmes detective skills I have deduced that this is Benjamin Harrison. Am I right?  These presidents were easy to figure out. I even got the ones that were behind or sideways in the picture. I think I know my presidents. How many presidents can you name? As I was research...