What this President believes is that he came here for a reason, which was to help America, to help change the direction of the country and help, specifically, given the circumstances, the dire circumstances that were here when he took office, to reverse a catastrophic economic collapse that was unfolding as he moved in.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

"I suspect like many people from Birmingham he came out here for holidays, " she said.

BBC: Birdwatcher gave 1922 cuckoo clue

And in 1910, Teddy Roosevelt came here to Osawatomie and he laid out his vision for what he called a New Nationalism.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on the Economy

Having resided here since 1937, when he came over as a commentator for BBC Radio, British-born Cooke has gained a popular following, especially since hosting Masterpiece Theater.

FORBES: Fact and Comment

"I'm pretty disappointed right now, but I came here to qualify for the semi-finals so I'm really happy with that, " he said.

BBC: Shaun White wins the half-pipe at Cypress Mountain