In my lifetime, I have lived through the administrations of presidents of the United States from Eisenhower to Obama. They left their “footprints” in America's historical records for future generations of citizens. Let's hope the country is still standing for those generations.
From my childhood to the present date, I can remember the following presidents of the United States:
- Dwight Eisenhower (1953 – 1961)
- John F. Kennedy (1961 – Nov 22, 1963)
- Lyndon Johnson (1963 – 1969)
- Richard Nixon (1969 – 1974)
- Gerald Ford (1974 – 1977)
- Jimmy Carter (1977 – 1981)
- Ronald Reagan (1981 – 1989)
- George Bush Sr. (1989 – 1993)
- William J. Clinton (1993 – 2001)
- George Bush Jr. (2001 – 2009)
- Barack Obama (2009 – 2017)
Donald Trump (2017 – 2021 )
- Joe Biden (2021 - 2024)
At the time of this writing, it is March 2020*. We are in the midst of the presidential campaign process. Somebody has to be nominated as the Democratic candidate. That person will run for the highest office in this country and whoever he or she is, they hope “We the People” will vote for them and unseat our current Republican president, Donald Trump. Whenever this time in American history comes around, i.e. the political process of choosing a new fearless leader, I am always thankful.
- I’m thankful Americans have the right to VOTE.
- I’m thankful our POTUS is not a despicable king or queen who can’t be dethroned or worse a ruthless dictator who nobody can get rid of.
- I’m thankful the U.S. Constitution limits the president’s term in office to 4 years and that the president can only serve for 2 terms.
- I’m thankful I have survived all of the presidents as far back as I can remember and that our country is still standing.
- I’m thankful that I’m living and American.
I found some really cool tweets that reflect interesting moments in time. The history covered in tweets is during the timeline from Eisenhower to Johnson. When Nixon took office I was attending university and I became discouraged, dissatisfied, and disinterested in American politics. I’ve never really quite regained my enthusiasm and interest. But I didn’t bury my head in the sand either. America is still the land that I love. God Bless America.
Cool Tweets About American Presidents
*Original content source: Virily.com, March 5, 2020
Tuesday,
November 3
Election Day (US) 2020 in United States
To ALL Americans who VOTE (and those who don't):
Remember this country's history. Recall the aspirations and ideals of our Founding Fathers. Remember those who shed blood for this land. Not just those who fought as soldiers in the military, but including the original natives and those who were slaves. America exists because of their sweat, blood, and tears.
Understand this. You can not rely solely on a leader to make America a great nation. Building this country is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. The leader you choose does not carry this weight on his or her shoulders all alone. The leader is an ordinary citizen, just like you and me, who should be humbled and honored to SERVE "We the People". The elected leader should respect the oath of office and approach the duties of the office of the presidency with gravity and sincerity and a genuine heart FOR THE COUNTRY AND FOR THE PEOPLE.
Know this. A country is nothing without dutiful, loyal, patriotic citizens who love their country, live peacefully in their country, and work TOGETHER to build their country.
Think about this when you vote.
Think about this even if you don't vote.
Think about this when you vote.
Think about this even if you don't vote.
Original content source: Medium.com
