It is not all about the Benjamins in this discussion today about American Presidents. Mr. Benjamin Franklin did not make the cut as USA's Commander in Chief. The list is 44 gentleman deep and includes a laundry list of some of the most influential Americans of all. Recent presidents probably won't be earning medalist honors in any best president competitions, so I will recommend a couple to be considered in the discussion.
The one and only #1 on the list is the experienced military General named George Washington. He is on the one $ bill and Quarter. He is the ultimate face of America and the guy wore some of the sweetest outfits in history. Google "George Washington's gear" and check him out.
James K Polk is a renowned Tar Heel on the list hailing from Mecklenburg County who is best known for doing what he said he was going to do. Polk also was active with making America a coast to coast nation through mergers and acquisitions. He died way to early at the ripe age of 53 like so many other American presidents we lost too early.
Radio, film and television star Ronald Reagan was governor of California for 8 years before starting his 8 year presidential term. He personified America and showed us all a new kind of president with the polish and affinity of the big screen. His wife is equally as famous as he is, which is one indicator of a fairly told story about a quality public service oriented family. Reaganomics and a cool hand under big stakes with nuclear implications are also highlights of his presidential ticket.
Notice I didn't mention in partisan politics in my 3 possible medalist in the best President discussion. American Presidents that is.
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Major Ups to all the Presidents out there, living and passed. Thanks for standing up and making something happen.
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