After Obama became president he made a stop in Buffalo in May 2010. He spent about 3 hours with his most prominent stop being a Duff's restaurant for wings. He did make other stops but this is the only thing he'll be remembered for from this time in Buffalo. In the current day and age our area is rather a blip compared to a century ago. Historically we have a lot to do with presidents of the United States.
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The obelisk located in the center of Niagara Square holds special meaning. Surrounded by contrast of the art deco Buffalo city hall and the modern glass Federal Court building.
This obelisk is a memorial to the 25th US President William McKinley. McKinley had no link to Buffalo through the majority of his life but is forever link to this place from a bullet that ultimately ended his life here in Buffalo. Buffalo is has important links to 4 United States Presidents. So next time you think Buffalo is just another city consider that Buffalo played an important part in shaping the office of the President of the United States. Overtime i devote at least one post per persident.
I'll start chronologically with the 13th President Millard Fillmore.
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