John Adams

He was born in 1735; He was just three years younger than George Washington, and served as his vice president for eight years. Easily took the office after Washington stepped-down, but was ousted four years later in the “Revolution of 1800” – a very Bush-Gore moment, and led to the 12th Amendment of the US … Read more

George Washington

Known as the Father of Our Country, I’m sure he would be in the top few presidents most Americans could name. He was eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”[1] Born in 1732, he became president in 1789 (age 57). He served for eight years until … Read more

What Experience is needed to be the President?

After listening to many political podcasts on the presidential primaries and caucuses, it led me to wonder what is a good background of experience to be the President of the United States. So, as a resolution to myself on this January 12 – the earliest post-Iowa Caucus, post-New Hampshire Primary of my life – before … Read more