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Presidential History Reprise Surprise

George Washington chopped down a tree as a lad Then told his dad that he'd been bad With the stroke of a pen, Thomas Jefferson kick-started a nation Touting revolution every so often with his Declaration Andrew Jackson had a penchant for whiskey Native Americans found him way too frisky Abraham Lincoln was thin but brave Reunited the nation and freed the slaves As a child Teddy Roosevelt was always ill But as President he led the charge up San Juan Hill His cousin Franklin took over in the Great Depression And then three times won reelection. JFK and Jackie ushered in 'Camelot' 'Til in a Dallas motorcade he was shot Ronald Reagan demanded the Soviets end their stall, "Mr. Gorbachev, please, tear down that wall!" Bill Clinton said, "It's the economy, Stupid!" Before he was cut down by Monica and Cupid And now Mr. Trump draw lines in the sand Saying, "Let's make America great again!" And did you know that Yankee Doodle preferred apple strudel To a leftover dish of cold, wet noodles? Hope you've enjoyed this reprise of Presidential history Which to the majority of Americans is an absolute mystery P.S. Rumors have it that Yankee Doodle is considering a comeback run for POTUS in the 2020 election. His slogan reportedly will be, "Make America handy with Yankee Doodle Dandy." The "Me-too" movement has already dialed in death threats ...

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Date: 10/16/2018 2:28:00 PM
"As a child Teddy Roosevelt was always ill But as President he led the charge up San Juan Hill"; yep, sometimes I think that childhood difficulties may make us physically stronger, too. "Which to the majority of Americans is an absolute mystery"; I believe so, especially since most don't seem to do their research before voting someone into office. I'm proud to say, like you, I knew it all. Well done, Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/16/2018 9:37:00 PM
Good for you!! It is important to know about the candidates, even when the choices before us are rather dismal (as they were the last election). Thank you, as always, for your support. ~ Gershon
Date: 10/9/2018 6:05:00 PM
Fun and most entertaining, Gershon. A pleasure to read.
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Date: 10/9/2018 8:13:00 PM
Thanks, and it wasn't really political, was it? I tried to keep the politics out of it, although the P.S. was a bit of a corker... ~ Gershon
Date: 10/9/2018 3:13:00 PM
This is such an entertaining read on history, don't know how you think of all those amusing rhymes!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/9/2018 5:04:00 PM
The rhymes, for better or for worse, are attributable to having to soak my feet in hot water for 45 minutes once a week. And now you know all my secrets, Michelle. LOL. ~ Gershon
Date: 10/9/2018 2:09:00 PM
steeped in the fine details of history, gershon... what a treasure especially for students so they can appreciate the country's DNA.. huggs
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/9/2018 5:02:00 PM
Thank you so much, nette… As shown in study after study, America's students know precious little about American / Presidential history. :) gw
Date: 10/9/2018 1:38:00 PM
It's a little unfair to judge Mr Trump with his peers, as he hasn't even served a full term yet. Who knows what will happen tomorrow? i did however enjoy the history as I am a history buff. Very entertaining, Gershon.
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Date: 10/9/2018 5:01:00 PM
You're certainly right about not rushing to judge Mr. Trump prematurely, although I think it is already fair to say that he tends to draw lines in the sand, which is akin to painting yourself into a corner. (Obama did the same thing)...Thank you for reading and commenting.
Date: 10/9/2018 1:04:00 PM
an enjoyable read about our presidents, gershon!
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Date: 10/9/2018 4:58:00 PM
Thank you, Ilene!

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