Back in Kansas

Straightforward ride today through the southern Nebraska and northern Kansas countryside. Some of it was quite pretty, green and fertile. I did get to stop at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. It was all nicely done.

Eisenhower Childhood Home

I have always had mixed ideas about Ike. He was not a brilliant man, but he had the ability to get brilliant men to work together for a common goal. Everyone liked Ike, and as a result he got things accomplished that few people could have.

Perhaps the Best Known Campaign Button Ever

His achievements, civil rights policies, the Interstate Highway System, and getting a bunch of prima donna generals to work cooperatively were quite remarkable. He had the ability to project humility while getting others to do just what needed to be done. His farewell address ranks right up there with the best in American history.

I found this old car, which apparently was one of Eisenhower's mother's favorites, really fun. It was a completely electric car. She used it regularly, in the 1930's!

My bike has reached 16,000 miles so I will have it serviced while here in Lawrence. I will take advantage of Motorcare while I can. Then I will wait for a good window to head home. I will blog as soon as plans firm up.