“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” George Washington George Washington was elected as the first President as the unanimous choice of the electors in 1788, and he served two terms in office. He oversaw the creation of a strong, well-financed national government that maintained neutrality in […]
“It is not strange . . . to mistake change for progress.” Millard Fillmore After President John Taylor died suddenly on July 9, 1850, Fillmore became the 13th President of the United States. The change in leadership also signaled an abrupt political shift. Fillmore had very different views on the slavery issue. Before Taylor’s death, […]
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere”. Ronald Reagan As the 40th president of the United States, Reagan implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. His supply-side economic policies, dubbed “Reaganomics”, advocated reducing tax rates to spur economic growth, controlling the money supply to reduce inflation, deregulation of […]
“You ain’t learnin’ nothin’ when you’re talkin’.” Lyndon Johnson Lyndon Johnson, 36th President of the United States, succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. He completed Kennedy’s term and was elected President in his own right, winning by a large margin in the 1964 election. Before Johnson […]
“I pray Heaven to bestow the best of blessing on this house (the White House) and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof!” John Adams Too bad this quote has not held true. John Adams was the second president of the United States. […]
